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RY05 SHJ

2005 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1968cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 124,485 miles on the clock, averaging 5,541 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TFSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) and cam follower (part 06d109309c).

MOT & Mileage History for RY05 SHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,485
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,541

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading124,485 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,541
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY05 SHJ 33k56k79k102k124k '08'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,485 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,485 miles
Since last MOT+9,013 miles
PASS
Mileage115,472 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,456 miles
Since last MOT+7,977 miles
PASS
Mileage107,479 miles
Since last MOT+2,644 miles
PASS
Mileage104,835 miles
Since last MOT+3,400 miles
PASS
Mileage101,435 miles
Since last MOT+2,902 miles
PASS
Mileage98,533 miles
Since last MOT+4,662 miles
PASS
Mileage93,871 miles
Since last MOT+4,653 miles
PASS
Mileage89,218 miles
Since last MOT+5,837 miles
PASS
Mileage83,381 miles
Since last MOT+3,440 miles
PASS
Mileage79,941 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,938 miles
Since last MOT+5,310 miles
PASS
Mileage74,628 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,628 miles
Since last MOT+8,656 miles
PASS
Mileage65,972 miles
Since last MOT+2,553 miles
PASS
Mileage63,419 miles
Since last MOT+4,280 miles
PASS
Mileage59,139 miles
Since last MOT+4,436 miles
PASS
Mileage54,703 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,703 miles
Since last MOT+6,204 miles
PASS
Mileage48,499 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,489 miles
Since last MOT+5,554 miles
PASS
Mileage42,935 miles
Since last MOT+9,866 miles
PASS
Mileage33,069 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) and Cam Follower (part 06D109309C)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RY05 SHJ

What car is RY05 SHJ?

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

What is the mileage of RY05 SHJ?

The last recorded mileage for RY05 SHJ was 124,485 miles, recorded on 23 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY05 SHJ passed its MOT?

RY05 SHJ has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Jun 2025.

Is RY05 SHJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY05 SHJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RY05 SHJ?

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