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RY55 JNL

2006 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
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 2006 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 119,432 miles on the clock, averaging 11,843 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 JNL

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,432
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2009
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
11,843

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 reading119,432 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,758
Average per year11,843
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RY55 JNL 33k55k76k98k119k '09'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,432 miles
Since last MOT+14,758 miles
PASS
Mileage104,674 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,670 miles
Since last MOT+17,761 miles
PASS
Mileage86,909 miles
Since last MOT+11,529 miles
PASS
Mileage75,380 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,380 miles
Since last MOT+14,345 miles
PASS
Mileage61,035 miles
Since last MOT+12,561 miles
PASS
Mileage48,474 miles
Since last MOT+15,514 miles
PASS
Mileage32,960 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 JNL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RY55 JNL

What car is RY55 JNL?

RY55 JNL is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.

What is the mileage of RY55 JNL?

The last recorded mileage for RY55 JNL was 119,432 miles, recorded on 4 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY55 JNL passed its MOT?

RY55 JNL has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Jul 2016.

Is RY55 JNL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY55 JNL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2006, 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 JNL?

RY55 JNL is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.