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RV55 ULA

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 180,290 miles on the clock, averaging 10,756 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 ULA

MOT Status
Due date passed
180,290
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,756

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 reading180,290 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,756
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV55 ULA 94k116k137k159k180k '08'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,290 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage180,290 miles
Since last MOT+10,631 miles
PASS
Mileage169,659 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,658 miles
Since last MOT+12,893 miles
PASS
Mileage156,765 miles
Since last MOT+10,934 miles
PASS
Mileage145,831 miles
Since last MOT+11,960 miles
PASS
Mileage133,871 miles
Since last MOT+6,307 miles
PASS
Mileage127,564 miles
Since last MOT+1,674 miles
PASS
Mileage125,890 miles
Since last MOT+89 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,801 miles
Since last MOT+15,894 miles
PASS
Mileage109,907 miles
Since last MOT+955 miles
PASS
Mileage108,952 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,949 miles
Since last MOT+13,401 miles
PASS
Mileage95,548 miles
Since last MOT+1,215 miles
PASS
Mileage94,333 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,322 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RV55 ULA

What car is RV55 ULA?

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

What is the mileage of RV55 ULA?

The last recorded mileage for RV55 ULA was 180,290 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV55 ULA passed its MOT?

RV55 ULA has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2016.

Is RV55 ULA ULEZ compliant?

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

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