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AY54 XMB

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 88,004 miles on the clock, averaging 3,648 miles per year, well 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 AY54 XMB

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,004
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2007
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
3,648

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading88,004 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,664
Average per year3,648
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AY54 XMB 30k44k59k73k88k '07'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage88,004 miles
Since last MOT+2,664 miles
PASS
Mileage85,340 miles
Since last MOT+1,170 miles
PASS
Mileage84,170 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,170 miles
Since last MOT+1,443 miles
PASS
Mileage82,727 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,720 miles
Since last MOT+2,173 miles
PASS
Mileage80,547 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,537 miles
Since last MOT+1,596 miles
PASS
Mileage78,941 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,941 miles
Since last MOT+2,455 miles
PASS
Mileage76,486 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,486 miles
Since last MOT+1,771 miles
PASS
Mileage74,715 miles
Since last MOT+2,077 miles
PASS
Mileage72,638 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,638 miles
Since last MOT+3,984 miles
PASS
Mileage68,654 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,652 miles
Since last MOT+3,592 miles
PASS
Mileage65,060 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,060 miles
Since last MOT+3,512 miles
PASS
Mileage61,548 miles
Since last MOT+6,332 miles
PASS
Mileage55,216 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,215 miles
Since last MOT+3,075 miles
PASS
Mileage52,140 miles
Since last MOT+8,301 miles
PASS
Mileage43,839 miles
Since last MOT+7,450 miles
PASS
Mileage36,389 miles
Since last MOT+6,480 miles
PASS
Mileage29,909 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 XMB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAY — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About AY54 XMB

What car is AY54 XMB?

AY54 XMB is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2004.

What is the mileage of AY54 XMB?

The last recorded mileage for AY54 XMB was 88,004 miles, recorded on 16 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AY54 XMB passed its MOT?

AY54 XMB has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 16 Aug 2023.

Is AY54 XMB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AY54 XMB 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 AY54 XMB?

AY54 XMB is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.