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RA55 YTK

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 177,232 miles on the clock, averaging 6,194 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 YTK

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
177,232
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,194

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading177,232 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,393
Average per year6,194
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA55 YTK 69k96k123k150k177k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,232 miles
Since last MOT+4,393 miles
PASS
Mileage172,839 miles
Since last MOT+3,590 miles
PASS
Mileage169,249 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,249 miles
Since last MOT+5,409 miles
PASS
Mileage163,840 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,811 miles
Since last MOT+4,707 miles
PASS
Mileage159,104 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,032 miles
Since last MOT+9,719 miles
PASS
Mileage149,313 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,313 miles
Since last MOT+5,180 miles
PASS
Mileage144,133 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,113 miles
Since last MOT+6,549 miles
PASS
Mileage137,564 miles
Since last MOT+9,549 miles
PASS
Mileage128,015 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,015 miles
Since last MOT+6,920 miles
PASS
Mileage121,095 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,089 miles
Since last MOT+5,216 miles
PASS
Mileage115,873 miles
Since last MOT+4,794 miles
PASS
Mileage111,079 miles
Since last MOT+6,624 miles
PASS
Mileage104,455 miles
Since last MOT+9,758 miles
PASS
Mileage94,697 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,697 miles
Since last MOT+12,716 miles
PASS
Mileage81,981 miles
Since last MOT+13,096 miles
PASS
Mileage68,885 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RA55 YTK

What car is RA55 YTK?

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

What is the mileage of RA55 YTK?

The last recorded mileage for RA55 YTK was 177,232 miles, recorded on 27 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA55 YTK passed its MOT?

RA55 YTK has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 27 May 2026.

Is RA55 YTK ULEZ compliant?

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

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