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RV55 XUT

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 158,255 miles on the clock, averaging 6,255 miles per year, below 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 XUT

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,255
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,255

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading158,255 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,102
Average per year6,255
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV55 XUT 61k86k110k134k158k '08'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,255 miles
Since last MOT+2,102 miles
PASS
Mileage156,153 miles
Since last MOT+2,082 miles
PASS
Mileage154,071 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,064 miles
Since last MOT+5,150 miles
PASS
Mileage148,914 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,904 miles
Since last MOT+2,902 miles
PASS
Mileage146,002 miles
Since last MOT+4,766 miles
PASS
Mileage141,236 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,146 miles
Since last MOT+5,151 miles
PASS
Mileage135,995 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,980 miles
Since last MOT+8,828 miles
PASS
Mileage127,152 miles
Since last MOT+7,582 miles
PASS
Mileage119,570 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,570 miles
Since last MOT+4,720 miles
PASS
Mileage114,850 miles
Since last MOT+4,750 miles
PASS
Mileage110,100 miles
Since last MOT+8,868 miles
PASS
Mileage101,232 miles
Since last MOT+6,425 miles
PASS
Mileage94,807 miles
Since last MOT+4,574 miles
PASS
Mileage90,233 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,233 miles
PASS
Mileage805,498 miles
Since last MOT+732,871 miles
PASS
Mileage72,627 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,627 miles
Since last MOT+11,303 miles
PASS
Mileage61,324 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 XUT
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 XUT

What car is RV55 XUT?

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

What is the mileage of RV55 XUT?

The last recorded mileage for RV55 XUT was 158,255 miles, recorded on 8 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV55 XUT passed its MOT?

RV55 XUT has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Mar 2024.

Is RV55 XUT ULEZ compliant?

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

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