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RV55 GEY

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 177,593 miles on the clock, averaging 9,792 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 GEY

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,593
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,792

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 reading177,593 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,845
Average per year9,792
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV55 GEY 36k71k107k142k178k '08'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,593 miles
Since last MOT+13,845 miles
PASS
Mileage163,748 miles
Since last MOT+16,972 miles
PASS
Mileage146,776 miles
Since last MOT+25,806 miles
PASS
Mileage120,970 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,970 miles
Since last MOT+13,768 miles
PASS
Mileage107,202 miles
Since last MOT+9,843 miles
PASS
Mileage97,359 miles
Since last MOT+7,966 miles
PASS
Mileage89,393 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,393 miles
Since last MOT+8,148 miles
PASS
Mileage81,245 miles
Since last MOT+6,268 miles
PASS
Mileage74,977 miles
Since last MOT+5,662 miles
PASS
Mileage69,315 miles
Since last MOT+5,008 miles
PASS
Mileage64,307 miles
Since last MOT+4,392 miles
PASS
Mileage59,915 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,915 miles
Since last MOT+4,452 miles
PASS
Mileage55,463 miles
Since last MOT+8,733 miles
PASS
Mileage46,730 miles
Since last MOT+10,637 miles
PASS
Mileage36,093 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,093 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 GEY
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 GEY

What car is RV55 GEY?

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

What is the mileage of RV55 GEY?

The last recorded mileage for RV55 GEY was 177,593 miles, recorded on 4 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV55 GEY passed its MOT?

RV55 GEY has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Jan 2023.

Is RV55 GEY ULEZ compliant?

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

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