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RL05 WDT

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 184,397 miles on the clock, averaging 8,413 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 RL05 WDT

MOT Status
Due date passed
184,397
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,413

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading184,397 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,413
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RL05 WDT 49k83k117k150k184k '08'24'17

Check RL05 WDT

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage184,397 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,396 miles
Since last MOT+11,477 miles
PASS
Mileage172,919 miles
Since last MOT+10,563 miles
PASS
Mileage162,356 miles
Since last MOT+100 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,256 miles
Since last MOT+10,118 miles
PASS
Mileage152,138 miles
Since last MOT+8,498 miles
PASS
Mileage143,640 miles
Since last MOT+9,842 miles
PASS
Mileage133,798 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,781 miles
Since last MOT+10,557 miles
PASS
Mileage123,224 miles
Since last MOT+9,484 miles
PASS
Mileage113,740 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,740 miles
Since last MOT+6,278 miles
PASS
Mileage107,462 miles
Since last MOT+5,989 miles
PASS
Mileage101,473 miles
Since last MOT+8,135 miles
PASS
Mileage93,338 miles
Since last MOT+8,272 miles
PASS
Mileage85,066 miles
Since last MOT+6,037 miles
PASS
Mileage79,029 miles
Since last MOT+108 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,921 miles
Since last MOT+7,056 miles
PASS
Mileage71,865 miles
Since last MOT+7,552 miles
PASS
Mileage64,313 miles
Since last MOT+8,242 miles
PASS
Mileage56,071 miles
Since last MOT+7,452 miles
PASS
Mileage48,619 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 WDT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About RL05 WDT

What car is RL05 WDT?

RL05 WDT is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RL05 WDT?

The last recorded mileage for RL05 WDT was 184,397 miles, recorded on 25 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL05 WDT passed its MOT?

RL05 WDT has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Apr 2024.

Is RL05 WDT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL05 WDT 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 RL05 WDT?

RL05 WDT is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.