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RN55 HVL

2006 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
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 2006 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 163,454 miles on the clock, averaging 7,800 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 RN55 HVL

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,454
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,800

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading163,454 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,800
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RN55 HVL 46k76k105k134k163k '08'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,454 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,454 miles
Since last MOT+7,213 miles
PASS
Mileage156,241 miles
Since last MOT+7,284 miles
PASS
Mileage148,957 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,891 miles
Since last MOT+8,233 miles
PASS
Mileage140,658 miles
Since last MOT+262 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,396 miles
Since last MOT+6,771 miles
PASS
Mileage133,625 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,624 miles
Since last MOT+7,294 miles
PASS
Mileage126,330 miles
Since last MOT+129 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,201 miles
Since last MOT+7,908 miles
PASS
Mileage118,293 miles
Since last MOT+8,681 miles
PASS
Mileage109,612 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,612 miles
Since last MOT+6,361 miles
PASS
Mileage103,251 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,251 miles
Since last MOT+10,037 miles
PASS
Mileage93,214 miles
Since last MOT+10,298 miles
PASS
Mileage82,916 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,916 miles
Since last MOT+9,783 miles
PASS
Mileage73,133 miles
Since last MOT+8,985 miles
PASS
Mileage64,148 miles
Since last MOT+6,841 miles
PASS
Mileage57,307 miles
Since last MOT+10,922 miles
PASS
Mileage46,385 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RN55 HVL

What car is RN55 HVL?

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

What is the mileage of RN55 HVL?

The last recorded mileage for RN55 HVL was 163,454 miles, recorded on 21 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN55 HVL passed its MOT?

RN55 HVL has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 21 Dec 2023.

Is RN55 HVL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN55 HVL 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 HVL?

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