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RY05 WCL

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 136,373 miles on the clock at the last MOT. The 2.0 TDI PD engine is known for oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver).

MOT & Mileage History for RY05 WCL

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,373
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2008
60%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
N/A

Average miles/year

Insufficient data
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Latest reading136,373 miles
Reading date
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY05 WCL 142k142k142k142k142k '08'12'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,373 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,373 miles
Since last MOT+4,095 miles
PASS
Mileage132,278 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,277 miles
Since last MOT+14,865 miles
PASS
Mileage117,412 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,410 miles
Since last MOT+12,624 miles
PASS
Mileage104,786 miles
PASS
Mileage172,895 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,895 miles
Since last MOT+30,605 miles
PASS
Mileage142,290 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RY05 WCL

What car is RY05 WCL?

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

What is the mileage of RY05 WCL?

The last recorded mileage for RY05 WCL was 136,373 miles, recorded on 3 Sep 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY05 WCL passed its MOT?

RY05 WCL has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Sep 2012.

Is RY05 WCL ULEZ compliant?

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

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