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RV55 DGU

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 152,738 miles on the clock, averaging 7,399 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 RV55 DGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,738
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2009
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
7,399

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading152,738 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,120
Average per year7,399
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV55 DGU 38k66k95k124k153k '09'24'18

Check RV55 DGU

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,738 miles
Since last MOT+10,120 miles
PASS
Mileage142,618 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,618 miles
Since last MOT+4,305 miles
PASS
Mileage138,313 miles
Since last MOT+276 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,037 miles
Since last MOT+5,033 miles
PASS
Mileage133,004 miles
Since last MOT+16,304 miles
PASS
Mileage116,700 miles
Since last MOT+3,978 miles
PASS
Mileage112,722 miles
Since last MOT+7,898 miles
PASS
Mileage104,824 miles
Since last MOT+14,096 miles
PASS
Mileage90,728 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,717 miles
Since last MOT+9,373 miles
PASS
Mileage81,344 miles
Since last MOT+8,576 miles
PASS
Mileage72,768 miles
Since last MOT+153 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,615 miles
Since last MOT+7,532 miles
PASS
Mileage65,083 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,015 miles
Since last MOT+7,236 miles
PASS
Mileage57,779 miles
Since last MOT+5,034 miles
PASS
Mileage52,745 miles
Since last MOT+2,829 miles
PASS
Mileage49,916 miles
Since last MOT+2,529 miles
PASS
Mileage47,387 miles
Since last MOT+1,912 miles
PASS
Mileage45,475 miles
Since last MOT+7,914 miles
PASS
Mileage37,561 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 DGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RV55 DGU

What car is RV55 DGU?

RV55 DGU is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RV55 DGU?

The last recorded mileage for RV55 DGU was 152,738 miles, recorded on 24 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV55 DGU passed its MOT?

RV55 DGU has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Aug 2024.

Is RV55 DGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV55 DGU 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 RV55 DGU?

RV55 DGU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.