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RY55 KUV

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 136,276 miles on the clock, averaging 5,878 miles per year, below 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 KUV

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,276
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
5,878

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading136,276 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,611
Average per year5,878
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY55 KUV 86k99k111k124k136k '08'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,276 miles
Since last MOT+4,611 miles
PASS
Mileage131,665 miles
Since last MOT+16,761 miles
PASS
Mileage114,904 miles
Since last MOT+4,872 miles
PASS
Mileage110,032 miles
Since last MOT+6,152 miles
PASS
Mileage103,880 miles
Since last MOT+5,593 miles
PASS
Mileage98,287 miles
Since last MOT+7,079 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,208 miles
Since last MOT+9,125 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,083 miles
PASS
Mileage115,065 miles
Since last MOT+92 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,973 miles
Since last MOT+29,005 miles
PASS
Mileage85,968 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RY55 KUV

What car is RY55 KUV?

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

What is the mileage of RY55 KUV?

The last recorded mileage for RY55 KUV was 136,276 miles, recorded on 16 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY55 KUV passed its MOT?

RY55 KUV has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Jun 2017.

Is RY55 KUV ULEZ compliant?

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

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