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RY05 KXP

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 149,690 miles on the clock, averaging 9,993 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 KXP

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,690
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2009
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
9,993

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading149,690 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,993
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY05 KXP 37k65k93k122k150k '09'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,690 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,690 miles
Since last MOT+23,947 miles
PASS
Mileage125,743 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,742 miles
Since last MOT+14,772 miles
PASS
Mileage110,970 miles
Since last MOT+14,264 miles
PASS
Mileage96,706 miles
Since last MOT+14,142 miles
PASS
Mileage82,564 miles
Since last MOT+12,747 miles
PASS
Mileage69,817 miles
Since last MOT+4,754 miles
PASS
Mileage65,063 miles
Since last MOT+4,034 miles
PASS
Mileage61,029 miles
Since last MOT+8,446 miles
PASS
Mileage52,583 miles
Since last MOT+5,715 miles
PASS
Mileage46,868 miles
Since last MOT+4,680 miles
PASS
Mileage42,188 miles
Since last MOT+5,087 miles
PASS
Mileage37,101 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RY05 KXP

What car is RY05 KXP?

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

What is the mileage of RY05 KXP?

The last recorded mileage for RY05 KXP was 149,690 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY05 KXP passed its MOT?

RY05 KXP has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 Sep 2020.

Is RY05 KXP ULEZ compliant?

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

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