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EA04 RVU

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 2 MOT tests on record, passing 1 and failing once (50% pass rate). It has 56,286 miles on the clock, averaging 4,231 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 EA04 RVU

MOT Status
Due date passed
56,286
Last Mileage
Recorded
2
Total Tests
Since 2007
50%
Pass Rate
1 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 2 tests on record
4,231

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 reading56,286 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,199
Average per year4,231
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EA04 RVU 51k52k54k55k56k '07'08

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Full MOT Test History 2 tests on record

PASS
Mileage56,286 miles
Since last MOT+5,199 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,087 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

RegistrationEA04 RVU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About EA04 RVU

What car is EA04 RVU?

EA04 RVU is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of EA04 RVU?

The last recorded mileage for EA04 RVU was 56,286 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2008 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA04 RVU passed its MOT?

EA04 RVU has had 2 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (1 pass, 1 failure). It last passed on 10 Jul 2008.

Is EA04 RVU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA04 RVU 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 EA04 RVU?

EA04 RVU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.