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RY05 FFO

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 171,201 miles on the clock, averaging 9,376 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 RY05 FFO

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,201
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,376

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading171,201 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,468
Average per year9,376
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY05 FFO 47k78k109k140k171k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,201 miles
Since last MOT+4,468 miles
PASS
Mileage166,733 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,733 miles
Since last MOT+5,624 miles
PASS
Mileage161,109 miles
Since last MOT+8,363 miles
PASS
Mileage152,746 miles
Since last MOT+9,991 miles
PASS
Mileage142,755 miles
Since last MOT+13,599 miles
PASS
Mileage129,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,156 miles
Since last MOT+13,221 miles
PASS
Mileage115,935 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,935 miles
Since last MOT+15,320 miles
PASS
Mileage100,615 miles
Since last MOT+12,407 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,208 miles
Since last MOT+6,792 miles
PASS
Mileage81,416 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,375 miles
Since last MOT+9,797 miles
PASS
Mileage71,578 miles
Since last MOT+5,346 miles
PASS
Mileage66,232 miles
Since last MOT+8,824 miles
PASS
Mileage57,408 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,408 miles
Since last MOT+10,443 miles
PASS
Mileage46,965 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,965 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 FFO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About RY05 FFO

What car is RY05 FFO?

RY05 FFO is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RY05 FFO?

The last recorded mileage for RY05 FFO was 171,201 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY05 FFO passed its MOT?

RY05 FFO has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2021.

Is RY05 FFO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY05 FFO 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 RY05 FFO?

RY05 FFO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.