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RV55 UKP

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 170,753 miles on the clock, averaging 19,804 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 UKP

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,753
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2008
60%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
19,804

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading170,753 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,071
Average per year19,804
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV55 UKP 54k83k112k142k171k '08'14'11

Check RV55 UKP

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,753 miles
Since last MOT+7,071 miles
PASS
Mileage163,682 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,682 miles
Since last MOT+25,887 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,795 miles
Since last MOT+24,368 miles
PASS
Mileage113,427 miles
Since last MOT+22,406 miles
PASS
Mileage91,021 miles
Since last MOT+20,043 miles
PASS
Mileage70,978 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,974 miles
Since last MOT+16,976 miles
PASS
Mileage53,998 miles
Since last MOT+139 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,859 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RV55 UKP

What car is RV55 UKP?

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

What is the mileage of RV55 UKP?

The last recorded mileage for RV55 UKP was 170,753 miles, recorded on 30 Jul 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV55 UKP passed its MOT?

RV55 UKP has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Jul 2014.

Is RV55 UKP ULEZ compliant?

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

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