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RY55 YBB

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 168,672 miles on the clock, averaging 10,021 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 YBB

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,672
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2009
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,021

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 reading168,672 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year10,021
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY55 YBB 44k75k107k138k169k '09'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,672 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,668 miles
Since last MOT+14,960 miles
PASS
Mileage153,708 miles
Since last MOT+7,798 miles
PASS
Mileage145,910 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,910 miles
Since last MOT+11,495 miles
PASS
Mileage134,415 miles
Since last MOT+15,741 miles
PASS
Mileage118,674 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,669 miles
Since last MOT+14,165 miles
PASS
Mileage104,504 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,504 miles
Since last MOT+14,966 miles
PASS
Mileage89,538 miles
Since last MOT+6,659 miles
PASS
Mileage82,879 miles
Since last MOT+8,262 miles
PASS
Mileage74,617 miles
Since last MOT+13,767 miles
PASS
Mileage60,850 miles
Since last MOT+16,465 miles
PASS
Mileage44,385 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 YBB
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 YBB

What car is RY55 YBB?

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

What is the mileage of RY55 YBB?

The last recorded mileage for RY55 YBB was 168,672 miles, recorded on 3 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY55 YBB passed its MOT?

RY55 YBB has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Jun 2021.

Is RY55 YBB ULEZ compliant?

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

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