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RK05 TBY

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 194,390 miles on the clock, averaging 11,862 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 RK05 TBY

MOT Status
Due date passed
194,390
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
11,862

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading194,390 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,709
Average per year11,862
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK05 TBY 62k95k128k161k194k '08'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage194,390 miles
Since last MOT+4,709 miles
PASS
Mileage189,681 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage189,681 miles
Since last MOT+762 miles
PASS
Mileage188,919 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage188,916 miles
Since last MOT+9,650 miles
PASS
Mileage179,266 miles
Since last MOT+14,023 miles
PASS
Mileage165,243 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,242 miles
Since last MOT+16,345 miles
PASS
Mileage148,897 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,897 miles
Since last MOT+18,822 miles
PASS
Mileage130,075 miles
Since last MOT+15,777 miles
PASS
Mileage114,298 miles
Since last MOT+9,061 miles
PASS
Mileage105,237 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,237 miles
Since last MOT+20,985 miles
PASS
Mileage84,252 miles
Since last MOT+15,201 miles
PASS
Mileage69,051 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,018 miles
Since last MOT+7,173 miles
PASS
Mileage61,845 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 TBY
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 TBY

What car is RK05 TBY?

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

What is the mileage of RK05 TBY?

The last recorded mileage for RK05 TBY was 194,390 miles, recorded on 30 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK05 TBY passed its MOT?

RK05 TBY has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 May 2019.

Is RK05 TBY ULEZ compliant?

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

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