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RA55 OYO

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 217,484 miles on the clock, averaging 14,974 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI PD engine is known for oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver).

MOT & Mileage History for RA55 OYO

MOT Status
Due date passed
217,484
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
14,974

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading217,484 miles
Reading date
Miles last year81
Average per year14,974
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA55 OYO 38k83k128k173k217k '08'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage217,484 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage217,403 miles
Since last MOT+11,818 miles
PASS
Mileage205,585 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage205,585 miles
Since last MOT+7,013 miles
PASS
Mileage198,572 miles
Since last MOT+7,742 miles
PASS
Mileage190,830 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage190,826 miles
Since last MOT+7,310 miles
PASS
Mileage183,516 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage183,516 miles
Since last MOT+6,651 miles
PASS
Mileage176,865 miles
Since last MOT+8,608 miles
PASS
Mileage168,257 miles
Since last MOT+11,430 miles
PASS
Mileage156,827 miles
Since last MOT+7,078 miles
PASS
Mileage149,749 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,739 miles
Since last MOT+28,226 miles
PASS
Mileage121,513 miles
Since last MOT+24,241 miles
PASS
Mileage97,272 miles
Since last MOT+28,218 miles
PASS
Mileage69,054 miles
Since last MOT+30,771 miles
PASS
Mileage38,283 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 OYO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RA55 OYO

What car is RA55 OYO?

RA55 OYO is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RA55 OYO?

The last recorded mileage for RA55 OYO was 217,484 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA55 OYO passed its MOT?

RA55 OYO has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Nov 2020.

Is RA55 OYO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA55 OYO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RA55 OYO?

RA55 OYO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.