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RV55 VYC

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 203,136 miles on the clock, averaging 11,010 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 VYC

MOT Status
Due date passed
203,136
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
11,010

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading203,136 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,546
Average per year11,010
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV55 VYC 61k97k132k168k203k '08'21'16

Check RV55 VYC

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage203,136 miles
Since last MOT+15,546 miles
PASS
Mileage187,590 miles
Since last MOT+5,562 miles
PASS
Mileage182,028 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage182,028 miles
Since last MOT+7,016 miles
PASS
Mileage175,012 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,006 miles
Since last MOT+560 miles
PASS
Mileage174,446 miles
Since last MOT+10,366 miles
PASS
Mileage164,080 miles
Since last MOT+134 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,946 miles
Since last MOT+7,504 miles
PASS
Mileage156,442 miles
Since last MOT+7,699 miles
PASS
Mileage148,743 miles
Since last MOT+10,213 miles
PASS
Mileage138,530 miles
Since last MOT+7,821 miles
PASS
Mileage130,709 miles
Since last MOT+14,178 miles
PASS
Mileage116,531 miles
Since last MOT+17,095 miles
PASS
Mileage99,436 miles
Since last MOT+18,095 miles
PASS
Mileage81,341 miles
Since last MOT+20,303 miles
PASS
Mileage61,038 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 VYC
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 VYC

What car is RV55 VYC?

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

What is the mileage of RV55 VYC?

The last recorded mileage for RV55 VYC was 203,136 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV55 VYC passed its MOT?

RV55 VYC has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2021.

Is RV55 VYC ULEZ compliant?

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

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