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RY55 YYP

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 159,677 miles on the clock, averaging 8,072 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 YYP

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,677
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
8,072

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading159,677 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,072
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY55 YYP 24k58k92k126k160k '08'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,677 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,677 miles
Since last MOT+4,550 miles
PASS
Mileage155,127 miles
Since last MOT+13,019 miles
PASS
Mileage142,108 miles
Since last MOT+1,672 miles
PASS
Mileage140,436 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,407 miles
Since last MOT+3,891 miles
PASS
Mileage136,516 miles
Since last MOT+3,428 miles
PASS
Mileage133,088 miles
Since last MOT+3,147 miles
PASS
Mileage129,941 miles
Since last MOT+1,600 miles
PASS
Mileage128,341 miles
Since last MOT+5,250 miles
PASS
Mileage123,091 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,091 miles
Since last MOT+10,779 miles
PASS
Mileage112,312 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,312 miles
Since last MOT+12,629 miles
PASS
Mileage99,683 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,683 miles
Since last MOT+7,657 miles
PASS
Mileage92,026 miles
Since last MOT+5,619 miles
PASS
Mileage86,407 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,407 miles
Since last MOT+17,990 miles
PASS
Mileage68,417 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,417 miles
Since last MOT+12,336 miles
PASS
Mileage56,081 miles
Since last MOT+303 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,778 miles
Since last MOT+8,921 miles
PASS
Mileage46,857 miles
Since last MOT+10,713 miles
PASS
Mileage36,144 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,114 miles
Since last MOT+12,421 miles
PASS
Mileage23,693 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 YYP
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 YYP

What car is RY55 YYP?

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

What is the mileage of RY55 YYP?

The last recorded mileage for RY55 YYP was 159,677 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY55 YYP passed its MOT?

RY55 YYP has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 3 Oct 2025.

Is RY55 YYP ULEZ compliant?

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

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