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RK05 SXR

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 163,013 miles on the clock, averaging 7,749 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 RK05 SXR

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,013
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,749

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading163,013 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,749
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK05 SXR 31k64k97k130k163k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,013 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,013 miles
Since last MOT+13,092 miles
PASS
Mileage149,921 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,921 miles
Since last MOT+11,964 miles
PASS
Mileage137,957 miles
Since last MOT+4,860 miles
PASS
Mileage133,097 miles
Since last MOT+2,896 miles
PASS
Mileage130,201 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,200 miles
Since last MOT+2,312 miles
PASS
Mileage127,888 miles
Since last MOT+191 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,697 miles
Since last MOT+5,844 miles
PASS
Mileage121,853 miles
Since last MOT+7,743 miles
PASS
Mileage114,110 miles
Since last MOT+7,846 miles
PASS
Mileage106,264 miles
Since last MOT+6,795 miles
PASS
Mileage99,469 miles
Since last MOT+7,307 miles
PASS
Mileage92,162 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,160 miles
Since last MOT+9,324 miles
PASS
Mileage82,836 miles
Since last MOT+9,863 miles
PASS
Mileage72,973 miles
Since last MOT+10,557 miles
PASS
Mileage62,416 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,416 miles
Since last MOT+7,528 miles
PASS
Mileage54,888 miles
Since last MOT+11,035 miles
PASS
Mileage43,853 miles
Since last MOT+6,822 miles
PASS
Mileage37,031 miles
Since last MOT+5,629 miles
PASS
Mileage31,402 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 SXR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About RK05 SXR

What car is RK05 SXR?

RK05 SXR is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RK05 SXR?

The last recorded mileage for RK05 SXR was 163,013 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK05 SXR passed its MOT?

RK05 SXR has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2025.

Is RK05 SXR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK05 SXR 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 RK05 SXR?

RK05 SXR is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.