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RV55 GDX

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 169,343 miles on the clock, averaging 9,989 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 GDX

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,343
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,989

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading169,343 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,117
Average per year9,989
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV55 GDX 59k86k114k142k169k '08'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,343 miles
Since last MOT+5,117 miles
PASS
Mileage164,226 miles
Since last MOT+10,685 miles
PASS
Mileage153,541 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,541 miles
PASS
Mileage187,001 miles
Since last MOT+51,217 miles
PASS
Mileage135,784 miles
Since last MOT+11,284 miles
PASS
Mileage124,500 miles
Since last MOT+16,747 miles
PASS
Mileage107,753 miles
Since last MOT+5,248 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,505 miles
Since last MOT+14,029 miles
PASS
Mileage88,476 miles
Since last MOT+18,397 miles
PASS
Mileage70,079 miles
Since last MOT+2,904 miles
PASS
Mileage67,175 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,175 miles
Since last MOT+8,442 miles
PASS
Mileage58,733 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,733 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 GDX
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 GDX

What car is RV55 GDX?

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

What is the mileage of RV55 GDX?

The last recorded mileage for RV55 GDX was 169,343 miles, recorded on 5 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV55 GDX passed its MOT?

RV55 GDX has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Aug 2019.

Is RV55 GDX ULEZ compliant?

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

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