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RY05 SKD

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 127,780 miles on the clock, averaging 5,417 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 SKD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
127,780
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,417

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading127,780 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,982
Average per year5,417
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY05 SKD 34k57k81k104k128k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,780 miles
Since last MOT+3,982 miles
PASS
Mileage123,798 miles
Since last MOT+5,640 miles
PASS
Mileage118,158 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,158 miles
Since last MOT+4,403 miles
PASS
Mileage113,755 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,755 miles
Since last MOT+4,196 miles
PASS
Mileage109,559 miles
Since last MOT+2,630 miles
PASS
Mileage106,929 miles
Since last MOT+6,682 miles
PASS
Mileage100,247 miles
Since last MOT+6,618 miles
PASS
Mileage93,629 miles
Since last MOT+5,338 miles
PASS
Mileage88,291 miles
Since last MOT+120 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,171 miles
Since last MOT+67 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,104 miles
Since last MOT+4,025 miles
PASS
Mileage84,079 miles
Since last MOT+6,161 miles
PASS
Mileage77,918 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,916 miles
Since last MOT+9,491 miles
PASS
Mileage68,425 miles
Since last MOT+6,022 miles
PASS
Mileage62,403 miles
Since last MOT+5,588 miles
PASS
Mileage56,815 miles
Since last MOT+5,423 miles
PASS
Mileage51,392 miles
Since last MOT+6,482 miles
PASS
Mileage44,910 miles
Since last MOT+5,829 miles
PASS
Mileage39,081 miles
Since last MOT+5,368 miles
PASS
Mileage33,713 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 SKD
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 SKD

What car is RY05 SKD?

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

What is the mileage of RY05 SKD?

The last recorded mileage for RY05 SKD was 127,780 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY05 SKD passed its MOT?

RY05 SKD has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Nov 2025.

Is RY05 SKD ULEZ compliant?

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

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