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RE05 RCV

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 172,020 miles on the clock, averaging 9,035 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 RE05 RCV

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,020
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,035

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading172,020 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year9,035
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE05 RCV 52k82k112k142k172k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,020 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,018 miles
Since last MOT+6,082 miles
PASS
Mileage165,936 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,936 miles
Since last MOT+8,022 miles
PASS
Mileage157,914 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,914 miles
Since last MOT+8,367 miles
PASS
Mileage149,547 miles
Since last MOT+6,882 miles
PASS
Mileage142,665 miles
Since last MOT+3,284 miles
PASS
Mileage139,381 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,377 miles
Since last MOT+8,853 miles
PASS
Mileage130,524 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,522 miles
Since last MOT+5,554 miles
PASS
Mileage124,968 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,964 miles
Since last MOT+5,702 miles
PASS
Mileage119,262 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,262 miles
Since last MOT+8,975 miles
PASS
Mileage110,287 miles
Since last MOT+13,595 miles
PASS
Mileage96,692 miles
Since last MOT+16,215 miles
PASS
Mileage80,477 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,477 miles
Since last MOT+14,551 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,926 miles
Since last MOT+13,485 miles
PASS
Mileage52,441 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 RCV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About RE05 RCV

What car is RE05 RCV?

RE05 RCV is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RE05 RCV?

The last recorded mileage for RE05 RCV was 172,020 miles, recorded on 4 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE05 RCV passed its MOT?

RE05 RCV has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 4 Jun 2021.

Is RE05 RCV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE05 RCV 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 RE05 RCV?

RE05 RCV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.