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RJ55 CLU

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 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 182,922 miles on the clock, averaging 7,793 miles per year, around 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 RJ55 CLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
182,922
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,793

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading182,922 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,364
Average per year7,793
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ55 CLU 55k87k119k151k183k '08'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage182,922 miles
Since last MOT+12,364 miles
PASS
Mileage170,558 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,537 miles
Since last MOT+6,136 miles
PASS
Mileage164,401 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,399 miles
Since last MOT+2,797 miles
PASS
Mileage161,602 miles
Since last MOT+2,841 miles
PASS
Mileage158,761 miles
Since last MOT+3,046 miles
PASS
Mileage155,715 miles
Since last MOT+3,314 miles
PASS
Mileage152,401 miles
Since last MOT+3,023 miles
PASS
Mileage149,378 miles
Since last MOT+3,593 miles
PASS
Mileage145,785 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,754 miles
Since last MOT+6,732 miles
PASS
Mileage139,022 miles
Since last MOT+9,653 miles
PASS
Mileage129,369 miles
Since last MOT+6,226 miles
PASS
Mileage123,143 miles
Since last MOT+5,723 miles
PASS
Mileage117,420 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,420 miles
Since last MOT+11,396 miles
PASS
Mileage106,024 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,024 miles
Since last MOT+19,052 miles
PASS
Mileage86,972 miles
Since last MOT+14,069 miles
PASS
Mileage72,903 miles
Since last MOT+18,298 miles
PASS
Mileage54,605 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 CLU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RJ55 CLU

What car is RJ55 CLU?

RJ55 CLU is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RJ55 CLU?

The last recorded mileage for RJ55 CLU was 182,922 miles, recorded on 12 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ55 CLU passed its MOT?

RJ55 CLU has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 12 Feb 2025.

Is RJ55 CLU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ55 CLU 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 RJ55 CLU?

RJ55 CLU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.