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RY05 VJP

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 134,466 miles on the clock, averaging 10,693 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 VJP

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,466
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2008
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
10,693

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading134,466 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,188
Average per year10,693
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY05 VJP 55k75k95k115k134k '08'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,466 miles
Since last MOT+7,188 miles
PASS
Mileage127,278 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,264 miles
Since last MOT+12,618 miles
PASS
Mileage114,646 miles
Since last MOT+5,714 miles
PASS
Mileage108,932 miles
Since last MOT+17,868 miles
PASS
Mileage91,064 miles
Since last MOT+12,623 miles
PASS
Mileage78,441 miles
Since last MOT+12,237 miles
PASS
Mileage66,204 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,149 miles
Since last MOT+11,116 miles
PASS
Mileage55,033 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RY05 VJP

What car is RY05 VJP?

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

What is the mileage of RY05 VJP?

The last recorded mileage for RY05 VJP was 134,466 miles, recorded on 9 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY05 VJP passed its MOT?

RY05 VJP has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 Dec 2015.

Is RY05 VJP ULEZ compliant?

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

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