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AX04 LXE

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
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 2004 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 170,472 miles on the clock, averaging 8,185 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 AX04 LXE

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,472
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,185

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading170,472 miles
Reading date
Miles last year45
Average per year8,185
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AX04 LXE 59k87k115k143k170k '07'20'15

Check AX04 LXE

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,472 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,427 miles
Since last MOT+2,288 miles
PASS
Mileage168,139 miles
Since last MOT+4,017 miles
PASS
Mileage164,122 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,122 miles
Since last MOT+8,466 miles
PASS
Mileage155,656 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,656 miles
Since last MOT+10,846 miles
PASS
Mileage144,810 miles
Since last MOT+12,537 miles
PASS
Mileage132,273 miles
Since last MOT+9,873 miles
PASS
Mileage122,400 miles
Since last MOT+9,348 miles
PASS
Mileage113,052 miles
Since last MOT+3,006 miles
PASS
Mileage110,046 miles
Since last MOT+7,481 miles
PASS
Mileage102,565 miles
Since last MOT+11,224 miles
PASS
Mileage91,341 miles
Since last MOT+12,719 miles
PASS
Mileage78,622 miles
Since last MOT+9,483 miles
PASS
Mileage69,139 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,139 miles
Since last MOT+9,836 miles
PASS
Mileage59,303 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 LXE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAX — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About AX04 LXE

What car is AX04 LXE?

AX04 LXE is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2004.

What is the mileage of AX04 LXE?

The last recorded mileage for AX04 LXE was 170,472 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AX04 LXE passed its MOT?

AX04 LXE has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Dec 2020.

Is AX04 LXE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AX04 LXE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AX04 LXE?

AX04 LXE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.