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RA55 UZC

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 183,325 miles on the clock, averaging 13,063 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 UZC

MOT Status
Due date passed
183,325
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2009
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
13,063

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 reading183,325 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,896
Average per year13,063
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA55 UZC 80k106k132k157k183k '09'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage183,325 miles
Since last MOT+7,896 miles
PASS
Mileage175,429 miles
Since last MOT+7,092 miles
PASS
Mileage168,337 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,320 miles
Since last MOT+8,972 miles
PASS
Mileage159,348 miles
Since last MOT+15,468 miles
PASS
Mileage143,880 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,880 miles
Since last MOT+20,861 miles
PASS
Mileage123,019 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,976 miles
Since last MOT+43,218 miles
PASS
Mileage79,758 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 UZC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RA55 UZC

What car is RA55 UZC?

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

What is the mileage of RA55 UZC?

The last recorded mileage for RA55 UZC was 183,325 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA55 UZC passed its MOT?

RA55 UZC has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2017.

Is RA55 UZC ULEZ compliant?

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

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