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RJ55 LFZ

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 178,343 miles on the clock, averaging 8,195 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 LFZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,343
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,195

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 reading178,343 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year8,195
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ55 LFZ 46k79k112k145k178k '08'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage178,343 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,337 miles
Since last MOT+6,184 miles
PASS
Mileage172,153 miles
Since last MOT+9,502 miles
PASS
Mileage162,651 miles
Since last MOT+11,525 miles
PASS
Mileage151,126 miles
Since last MOT+2,953 miles
PASS
Mileage148,173 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,157 miles
Since last MOT+4,973 miles
PASS
Mileage143,184 miles
Since last MOT+382 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,802 miles
Since last MOT+6,077 miles
PASS
Mileage136,725 miles
Since last MOT+7,180 miles
PASS
Mileage129,545 miles
Since last MOT+8,163 miles
PASS
Mileage121,382 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,382 miles
Since last MOT+11,456 miles
PASS
Mileage109,926 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,926 miles
Since last MOT+4,732 miles
PASS
Mileage105,194 miles
Since last MOT+4,817 miles
PASS
Mileage100,377 miles
Since last MOT+9,981 miles
PASS
Mileage90,396 miles
Since last MOT+10,795 miles
PASS
Mileage79,601 miles
Since last MOT+9,818 miles
PASS
Mileage69,783 miles
Since last MOT+11,305 miles
PASS
Mileage58,478 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,478 miles
Since last MOT+12,423 miles
PASS
Mileage46,055 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 LFZ
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 LFZ

What car is RJ55 LFZ?

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

What is the mileage of RJ55 LFZ?

The last recorded mileage for RJ55 LFZ was 178,343 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ55 LFZ passed its MOT?

RJ55 LFZ has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 31 Oct 2024.

Is RJ55 LFZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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