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RJ55 PWZ

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 143,978 miles on the clock, averaging 5,811 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 RJ55 PWZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
143,978
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
5,811

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 reading143,978 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,329
Average per year5,811
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ55 PWZ 44k69k94k119k144k '08'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,978 miles
Since last MOT+1,329 miles
PASS
Mileage142,649 miles
Since last MOT+3,608 miles
PASS
Mileage139,041 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,010 miles
Since last MOT+4,753 miles
PASS
Mileage134,257 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,256 miles
Since last MOT+5,242 miles
PASS
Mileage129,014 miles
Since last MOT+4,139 miles
PASS
Mileage124,875 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,875 miles
Since last MOT+83 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,792 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,790 miles
Since last MOT+4,664 miles
PASS
Mileage120,126 miles
Since last MOT+2,678 miles
PASS
Mileage117,448 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,448 miles
Since last MOT+3,949 miles
PASS
Mileage113,499 miles
Since last MOT+6,149 miles
PASS
Mileage107,350 miles
Since last MOT+9,298 miles
PASS
Mileage98,052 miles
Since last MOT+15,061 miles
PASS
Mileage82,991 miles
Since last MOT+8,763 miles
PASS
Mileage74,228 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,228 miles
Since last MOT+8,190 miles
PASS
Mileage66,038 miles
Since last MOT+7,024 miles
PASS
Mileage59,014 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,014 miles
Since last MOT+2,673 miles
PASS
Mileage56,341 miles
Since last MOT+5,445 miles
PASS
Mileage50,896 miles
Since last MOT+7,108 miles
PASS
Mileage43,788 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RJ55 PWZ

What car is RJ55 PWZ?

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

What is the mileage of RJ55 PWZ?

The last recorded mileage for RJ55 PWZ was 143,978 miles, recorded on 2 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ55 PWZ passed its MOT?

RJ55 PWZ has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 2 Mar 2026.

Is RJ55 PWZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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