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RV55 GBO

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
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 2005 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 105,830 miles on the clock, averaging 5,136 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 GBO

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,830
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,136

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 reading105,830 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,136
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV55 GBO 38k55k72k89k106k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,830 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,830 miles
Since last MOT+1,026 miles
PASS
Mileage104,804 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,804 miles
Since last MOT+1,882 miles
PASS
Mileage102,922 miles
Since last MOT+1,441 miles
PASS
Mileage101,481 miles
Since last MOT+3,233 miles
PASS
Mileage98,248 miles
Since last MOT+2,352 miles
PASS
Mileage95,896 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,896 miles
Since last MOT+4,121 miles
PASS
Mileage91,775 miles
Since last MOT+6,393 miles
PASS
Mileage85,382 miles
Since last MOT+5,775 miles
PASS
Mileage79,607 miles
Since last MOT+1,245 miles
PASS
Mileage78,362 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,354 miles
Since last MOT+3,070 miles
PASS
Mileage75,284 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,252 miles
Since last MOT+20,707 miles
PASS
Mileage54,545 miles
Since last MOT+12,572 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,973 miles
Since last MOT+4,151 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,822 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RV55 GBO

What car is RV55 GBO?

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

What is the mileage of RV55 GBO?

The last recorded mileage for RV55 GBO was 105,830 miles, recorded on 19 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV55 GBO passed its MOT?

RV55 GBO has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Oct 2021.

Is RV55 GBO ULEZ compliant?

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

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