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RV55 XAU

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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 206,519 miles on the clock, averaging 8,081 miles per year, around 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 XAU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
206,519
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
8,081

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading206,519 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,081
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV55 XAU 65k100k136k171k207k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage206,519 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage206,519 miles
Since last MOT+4,516 miles
PASS
Mileage202,003 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage202,003 miles
Since last MOT+4,477 miles
PASS
Mileage197,526 miles
Since last MOT+4,166 miles
PASS
Mileage193,360 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage193,360 miles
Since last MOT+5,508 miles
PASS
Mileage187,852 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage187,852 miles
Since last MOT+4,753 miles
PASS
Mileage183,099 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage183,099 miles
Since last MOT+3,509 miles
PASS
Mileage179,590 miles
Since last MOT+5,718 miles
PASS
Mileage173,872 miles
Since last MOT+6,457 miles
PASS
Mileage167,415 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,415 miles
Since last MOT+8,005 miles
PASS
Mileage159,410 miles
Since last MOT+6,228 miles
PASS
Mileage153,182 miles
PASS
FAIL
Mileage146,121 miles
Since last MOT+6,119 miles
PASS
Mileage140,002 miles
Since last MOT+9,840 miles
PASS
Mileage130,162 miles
Since last MOT+4,700 miles
PASS
Mileage125,462 miles
Since last MOT+100 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,362 miles
Since last MOT+14,374 miles
PASS
Mileage110,988 miles
Since last MOT+16,026 miles
PASS
Mileage94,962 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,962 miles
Since last MOT+11,014 miles
PASS
Mileage83,948 miles
Since last MOT+19,112 miles
PASS
Mileage64,836 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 XAU
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 XAU

What car is RV55 XAU?

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

What is the mileage of RV55 XAU?

The last recorded mileage for RV55 XAU was 206,519 miles, recorded on 19 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV55 XAU passed its MOT?

RV55 XAU has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 19 Feb 2026.

Is RV55 XAU ULEZ compliant?

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

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