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RX55 XXU

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 125,943 miles on the clock, averaging 4,892 miles per year, well 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 RX55 XXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,943
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,892

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading125,943 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,623
Average per year4,892
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX55 XXU 57k74k91k109k126k '08'22'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,943 miles
Since last MOT+3,623 miles
PASS
Mileage122,320 miles
Since last MOT+796 miles
PASS
Mileage121,524 miles
Since last MOT+552 miles
PASS
Mileage120,972 miles
Since last MOT+2,476 miles
PASS
Mileage118,496 miles
Since last MOT+3,868 miles
PASS
Mileage114,628 miles
Since last MOT+10,213 miles
PASS
Mileage104,415 miles
Since last MOT+17,133 miles
PASS
Mileage87,282 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,278 miles
Since last MOT+11,029 miles
PASS
Mileage76,249 miles
Since last MOT+9,349 miles
PASS
Mileage66,900 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,900 miles
Since last MOT+10,274 miles
PASS
Mileage56,626 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,626 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 XXU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRX — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RX55 XXU

What car is RX55 XXU?

RX55 XXU is an red Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RX55 XXU?

The last recorded mileage for RX55 XXU was 125,943 miles, recorded on 19 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX55 XXU passed its MOT?

RX55 XXU has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Oct 2022.

Is RX55 XXU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RX55 XXU 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 RX55 XXU?

RX55 XXU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.