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RA55 PBY

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 142,520 miles on the clock, averaging 9,096 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 PBY

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,520
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2009
100%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,096

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading142,520 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,294
Average per year9,096
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA55 PBY 34k61k88k115k143k '09'20'15

Check RA55 PBY

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,520 miles
Since last MOT+18,294 miles
PASS
Mileage124,226 miles
Since last MOT+13,310 miles
PASS
Mileage110,916 miles
Since last MOT+12,239 miles
PASS
Mileage98,677 miles
Since last MOT+13,275 miles
PASS
Mileage85,402 miles
Since last MOT+6,715 miles
PASS
Mileage78,687 miles
Since last MOT+8,616 miles
PASS
Mileage70,071 miles
Since last MOT+7,716 miles
PASS
Mileage62,355 miles
Since last MOT+4,054 miles
PASS
Mileage58,301 miles
Since last MOT+4,121 miles
PASS
Mileage54,180 miles
Since last MOT+13,596 miles
PASS
Mileage40,584 miles
Since last MOT+6,292 miles
PASS
Mileage34,292 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RA55 PBY

What car is RA55 PBY?

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

What is the mileage of RA55 PBY?

The last recorded mileage for RA55 PBY was 142,520 miles, recorded on 23 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA55 PBY passed its MOT?

RA55 PBY has had 12 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (12 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 23 Dec 2020.

Is RA55 PBY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA55 PBY 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 PBY?

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