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RK05 WLR

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 171,892 miles on the clock, averaging 10,391 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 WLR

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,892
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,391

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading171,892 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year10,391
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK05 WLR 81k104k126k149k172k '08'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,892 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,887 miles
Since last MOT+26,307 miles
PASS
Mileage145,580 miles
PASS
Mileage159,303 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,271 miles
Since last MOT+8,202 miles
PASS
Mileage151,069 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,069 miles
Since last MOT+7,335 miles
PASS
Mileage143,734 miles
Since last MOT+7,886 miles
PASS
Mileage135,848 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,846 miles
Since last MOT+13,114 miles
PASS
Mileage122,732 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,729 miles
Since last MOT+18,251 miles
PASS
Mileage104,478 miles
Since last MOT+23,735 miles
PASS
Mileage80,743 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RK05 WLR

What car is RK05 WLR?

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

What is the mileage of RK05 WLR?

The last recorded mileage for RK05 WLR was 171,892 miles, recorded on 5 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK05 WLR passed its MOT?

RK05 WLR has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Jun 2017.

Is RK05 WLR ULEZ compliant?

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

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