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RY05 KYH

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 175,965 miles on the clock, averaging 18,180 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 KYH

MOT Status
Due date passed
175,965
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
18,180

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading175,965 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,991
Average per year18,180
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RY05 KYH 31k67k104k140k176k '08'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,965 miles
Since last MOT+11,991 miles
PASS
Mileage163,974 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,974 miles
Since last MOT+12,412 miles
PASS
Mileage151,562 miles
Since last MOT+21,598 miles
PASS
Mileage129,964 miles
Since last MOT+25,696 miles
PASS
Mileage104,268 miles
Since last MOT+26,207 miles
PASS
Mileage78,061 miles
Since last MOT+389 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,672 miles
Since last MOT+18,111 miles
PASS
Mileage59,561 miles
Since last MOT+20,131 miles
PASS
Mileage39,430 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,430 miles
Since last MOT+8,265 miles
PASS
Mileage31,165 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,165 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 KYH
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 KYH

What car is RY05 KYH?

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

What is the mileage of RY05 KYH?

The last recorded mileage for RY05 KYH was 175,965 miles, recorded on 3 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY05 KYH passed its MOT?

RY05 KYH has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Jun 2016.

Is RY05 KYH ULEZ compliant?

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

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