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RN55 GBU

2006 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
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 2006 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 172,012 miles on the clock, averaging 9,805 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 RN55 GBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,012
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2009
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,805

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 reading172,012 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,526
Average per year9,805
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RN55 GBU 53k83k112k142k172k '09'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,012 miles
Since last MOT+6,526 miles
PASS
Mileage165,486 miles
Since last MOT+12,295 miles
PASS
Mileage153,191 miles
Since last MOT+10,459 miles
PASS
Mileage142,732 miles
Since last MOT+12,840 miles
PASS
Mileage129,892 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,892 miles
Since last MOT+11,678 miles
PASS
Mileage118,214 miles
Since last MOT+11,635 miles
PASS
Mileage106,579 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,579 miles
Since last MOT+8,251 miles
PASS
Mileage98,328 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,328 miles
Since last MOT+7,456 miles
PASS
Mileage90,872 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,872 miles
Since last MOT+10,273 miles
PASS
Mileage80,599 miles
Since last MOT+7,849 miles
PASS
Mileage72,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,750 miles
Since last MOT+7,500 miles
PASS
Mileage65,250 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,250 miles
Since last MOT+12,542 miles
PASS
Mileage52,708 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 GBU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RN55 GBU

What car is RN55 GBU?

RN55 GBU is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.

What is the mileage of RN55 GBU?

The last recorded mileage for RN55 GBU was 172,012 miles, recorded on 5 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN55 GBU passed its MOT?

RN55 GBU has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 May 2021.

Is RN55 GBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN55 GBU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2006, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RN55 GBU?

RN55 GBU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.