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RY05 KGA

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 89,001 miles on the clock, averaging 5,309 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 RY05 KGA

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,001
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,309

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading89,001 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,887
Average per year5,309
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY05 KGA 24k40k56k73k89k '08'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,001 miles
Since last MOT+7,887 miles
PASS
Mileage81,114 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage63,136 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,136 miles
Since last MOT+1,177 miles
PASS
Mileage61,959 miles
Since last MOT+1,241 miles
PASS
Mileage60,718 miles
Since last MOT+1,569 miles
PASS
Mileage59,149 miles
Since last MOT+11,725 miles
PASS
Mileage47,424 miles
Since last MOT+2,594 miles
PASS
Mileage44,830 miles
Since last MOT+9,760 miles
PASS
Mileage35,070 miles
Since last MOT+7,017 miles
PASS
Mileage28,053 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,041 miles
Since last MOT+4,368 miles
PASS
Mileage23,673 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RY05 KGA

What car is RY05 KGA?

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

What is the mileage of RY05 KGA?

The last recorded mileage for RY05 KGA was 89,001 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY05 KGA passed its MOT?

RY05 KGA has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2020.

Is RY05 KGA ULEZ compliant?

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

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