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RK55 WJL

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 216,703 miles on the clock, averaging 15,448 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 RK55 WJL

MOT Status
Due date passed
216,703
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
15,448

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 reading216,703 miles
Reading date
Miles last year32,959
Average per year15,448
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RK55 WJL 29k76k123k170k217k '08'20'14

Check RK55 WJL

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage216,703 miles
Since last MOT+32,959 miles
PASS
Mileage183,744 miles
Since last MOT+13,924 miles
PASS
Mileage169,820 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,820 miles
Since last MOT+10,261 miles
PASS
Mileage159,559 miles
Since last MOT+12,395 miles
PASS
Mileage147,164 miles
Since last MOT+14,048 miles
PASS
Mileage133,116 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,116 miles
Since last MOT+11,622 miles
PASS
Mileage121,494 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,494 miles
Since last MOT+16,316 miles
PASS
Mileage105,178 miles
Since last MOT+13,973 miles
PASS
Mileage91,205 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,120 miles
Since last MOT+11,428 miles
PASS
Mileage79,692 miles
Since last MOT+15,950 miles
PASS
Mileage63,742 miles
Since last MOT+21,525 miles
PASS
Mileage42,217 miles
Since last MOT+13,373 miles
PASS
Mileage28,844 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 WJL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RK55 WJL

What car is RK55 WJL?

RK55 WJL is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RK55 WJL?

The last recorded mileage for RK55 WJL was 216,703 miles, recorded on 26 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK55 WJL passed its MOT?

RK55 WJL has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Jun 2020.

Is RK55 WJL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK55 WJL 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 RK55 WJL?

RK55 WJL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.