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RY55 DXX

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 151,832 miles on the clock, averaging 10,641 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 RY55 DXX

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,832
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,641

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading151,832 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,641
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY55 DXX 42k70k97k124k152k '08'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,832 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,832 miles
Since last MOT+8,375 miles
PASS
Mileage143,457 miles
Since last MOT+11,959 miles
PASS
Mileage131,498 miles
Since last MOT+783 miles
PASS
Mileage130,715 miles
Since last MOT+12,143 miles
PASS
Mileage118,572 miles
Since last MOT+16,924 miles
PASS
Mileage101,648 miles
Since last MOT+13,461 miles
PASS
Mileage88,187 miles
Since last MOT+10,975 miles
PASS
Mileage77,212 miles
Since last MOT+12,087 miles
PASS
Mileage65,125 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,125 miles
Since last MOT+10,662 miles
PASS
Mileage54,463 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,462 miles
Since last MOT+12,258 miles
PASS
Mileage42,204 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 DXX
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 DXX

What car is RY55 DXX?

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

What is the mileage of RY55 DXX?

The last recorded mileage for RY55 DXX was 151,832 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY55 DXX passed its MOT?

RY55 DXX has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2019.

Is RY55 DXX ULEZ compliant?

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

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