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RR04 BOW

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 145,709 miles on the clock, averaging 6,648 miles per year, below 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 RR04 BOW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
145,709
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,648

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading145,709 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,648
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RR04 BOW 26k56k86k116k146k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,709 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,709 miles
Since last MOT+6,757 miles
PASS
Mileage138,952 miles
Since last MOT+4,866 miles
PASS
Mileage134,086 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,086 miles
Since last MOT+8,754 miles
PASS
Mileage125,332 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,332 miles
Since last MOT+12,519 miles
PASS
Mileage112,813 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,812 miles
Since last MOT+9,391 miles
PASS
Mileage103,421 miles
Since last MOT+4,881 miles
PASS
Mileage98,540 miles
Since last MOT+5,103 miles
PASS
Mileage93,437 miles
Since last MOT+5,484 miles
PASS
Mileage87,953 miles
Since last MOT+4,771 miles
PASS
Mileage83,182 miles
Since last MOT+5,621 miles
PASS
Mileage77,561 miles
Since last MOT+6,112 miles
PASS
Mileage71,449 miles
Since last MOT+4,175 miles
PASS
Mileage67,274 miles
Since last MOT+6,215 miles
PASS
Mileage61,059 miles
Since last MOT+7,676 miles
PASS
Mileage53,383 miles
Since last MOT+118 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,265 miles
Since last MOT+7,197 miles
PASS
Mileage46,068 miles
Since last MOT+9,081 miles
PASS
Mileage36,987 miles
Since last MOT+10,527 miles
PASS
Mileage26,460 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage26,460 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,460 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRR04 BOW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRR — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RR04 BOW

What car is RR04 BOW?

RR04 BOW is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RR04 BOW?

The last recorded mileage for RR04 BOW was 145,709 miles, recorded on 27 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RR04 BOW passed its MOT?

RR04 BOW has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Apr 2026.

Is RR04 BOW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RR04 BOW 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 RR04 BOW?

RR04 BOW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.