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RA55 UYV

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 155,658 miles on the clock, averaging 6,811 miles per year, below 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 UYV

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,658
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,811

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading155,658 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,446
Average per year6,811
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA55 UYV 72k93k114k135k156k '08'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,658 miles
Since last MOT+17,446 miles
PASS
Mileage138,212 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,212 miles
Since last MOT+5,055 miles
PASS
Mileage133,157 miles
Since last MOT+5,262 miles
PASS
Mileage127,895 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,887 miles
Since last MOT+9,777 miles
PASS
Mileage118,110 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,104 miles
Since last MOT+11,105 miles
PASS
Mileage106,999 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,999 miles
Since last MOT+6,835 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,164 miles
Since last MOT+3,800 miles
PASS
Mileage96,364 miles
Since last MOT+3,720 miles
PASS
Mileage92,644 miles
Since last MOT+4,211 miles
PASS
Mileage88,433 miles
Since last MOT+5,421 miles
PASS
Mileage83,012 miles
Since last MOT+5,288 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,724 miles
Since last MOT+5,498 miles
PASS
Mileage72,226 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RA55 UYV

What car is RA55 UYV?

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

What is the mileage of RA55 UYV?

The last recorded mileage for RA55 UYV was 155,658 miles, recorded on 2 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA55 UYV passed its MOT?

RA55 UYV has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 Mar 2021.

Is RA55 UYV ULEZ compliant?

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

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