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RY55 DXM

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 169,300 miles on the clock, averaging 8,171 miles per year, around 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 RY55 DXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,300
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,171

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading169,300 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,214
Average per year8,171
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY55 DXM 33k67k101k135k169k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,300 miles
Since last MOT+8,214 miles
PASS
Mileage161,086 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,084 miles
Since last MOT+3,254 miles
PASS
Mileage157,830 miles
Since last MOT+5,763 miles
PASS
Mileage152,067 miles
Since last MOT+5,557 miles
PASS
Mileage146,510 miles
Since last MOT+12,729 miles
PASS
Mileage133,781 miles
Since last MOT+13,473 miles
PASS
Mileage120,308 miles
Since last MOT+10,806 miles
PASS
Mileage109,502 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,502 miles
Since last MOT+10,940 miles
PASS
Mileage98,562 miles
Since last MOT+11,600 miles
PASS
Mileage86,962 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,959 miles
Since last MOT+22,417 miles
PASS
Mileage64,542 miles
Since last MOT+4,862 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,680 miles
Since last MOT+4,784 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,896 miles
Since last MOT+6,965 miles
PASS
Mileage47,931 miles
Since last MOT+7,321 miles
PASS
Mileage40,610 miles
Since last MOT+7,707 miles
PASS
Mileage32,903 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 DXM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RY55 DXM

What car is RY55 DXM?

RY55 DXM is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RY55 DXM?

The last recorded mileage for RY55 DXM was 169,300 miles, recorded on 18 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY55 DXM passed its MOT?

RY55 DXM has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Jul 2025.

Is RY55 DXM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY55 DXM 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 RY55 DXM?

RY55 DXM is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.