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RV55 DGZ

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 205,673 miles on the clock, averaging 9,431 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 RV55 DGZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
205,673
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
9,431

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading205,673 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,793
Average per year9,431
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV55 DGZ 57k94k131k169k206k '08'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage205,673 miles
Since last MOT+3,793 miles
PASS
Mileage201,880 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage201,880 miles
Since last MOT+5,751 miles
PASS
Mileage196,129 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage196,129 miles
Since last MOT+5,124 miles
PASS
Mileage191,005 miles
Since last MOT+6,793 miles
PASS
Mileage184,212 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,209 miles
Since last MOT+6,932 miles
PASS
Mileage177,277 miles
Since last MOT+6,978 miles
PASS
Mileage170,299 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,299 miles
Since last MOT+9,804 miles
PASS
Mileage160,495 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,456 miles
Since last MOT+11,644 miles
PASS
Mileage148,812 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,812 miles
Since last MOT+12,303 miles
PASS
Mileage136,509 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,509 miles
Since last MOT+13,526 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,983 miles
Since last MOT+10,744 miles
PASS
Mileage112,239 miles
Since last MOT+7,409 miles
PASS
Mileage104,830 miles
Since last MOT+9,446 miles
PASS
Mileage95,384 miles
Since last MOT+17,325 miles
PASS
Mileage78,059 miles
Since last MOT+20,813 miles
PASS
Mileage57,246 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RV55 DGZ

What car is RV55 DGZ?

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

What is the mileage of RV55 DGZ?

The last recorded mileage for RV55 DGZ was 205,673 miles, recorded on 22 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV55 DGZ passed its MOT?

RV55 DGZ has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 22 May 2024.

Is RV55 DGZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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