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RB05 RDB

2005 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1595cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1595cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 129,869 miles on the clock, averaging 6,925 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RB05 RDB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
129,869
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,925

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 reading129,869 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,925
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RB05 RDB 9k39k69k100k130k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,869 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,869 miles
Since last MOT+13,699 miles
PASS
Mileage116,170 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,161 miles
Since last MOT+12,891 miles
PASS
Mileage103,270 miles
Since last MOT+141 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,129 miles
Since last MOT+14,675 miles
PASS
Mileage88,454 miles
Since last MOT+15,216 miles
PASS
Mileage73,238 miles
Since last MOT+221 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,017 miles
Since last MOT+13,898 miles
PASS
Mileage59,119 miles
Since last MOT+16,770 miles
PASS
Mileage42,349 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,349 miles
Since last MOT+9,214 miles
PASS
Mileage33,135 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,135 miles
Since last MOT+7,963 miles
PASS
Mileage25,172 miles
Since last MOT+3,506 miles
PASS
Mileage21,666 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,628 miles
Since last MOT+1,407 miles
PASS
Mileage20,221 miles
Since last MOT+766 miles
PASS
Mileage19,455 miles
Since last MOT+2,219 miles
PASS
Mileage17,236 miles
Since last MOT+969 miles
PASS
Mileage16,267 miles
Since last MOT+1,191 miles
PASS
Mileage15,076 miles
Since last MOT+1,781 miles
PASS
Mileage13,295 miles
Since last MOT+1,811 miles
PASS
Mileage11,484 miles
Since last MOT+2,573 miles
PASS
Mileage8,911 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB05 RDB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRB — Reading, Reading
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About RB05 RDB

What car is RB05 RDB?

RB05 RDB is an grey Audi A3, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RB05 RDB?

The last recorded mileage for RB05 RDB was 129,869 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RB05 RDB passed its MOT?

RB05 RDB has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Dec 2025.

Is RB05 RDB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RB05 RDB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RB05 RDB?

RB05 RDB is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.