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EX54 LCV

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 144,478 miles on the clock, averaging 6,298 miles per year, 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 EX54 LCV

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,478
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
6,298

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading144,478 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,039
Average per year6,298
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX54 LCV 35k62k90k117k144k '07'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,478 miles
Since last MOT+5,039 miles
PASS
Mileage139,439 miles
Since last MOT+5,148 miles
PASS
Mileage134,291 miles
Since last MOT+4,524 miles
PASS
Mileage129,767 miles
Since last MOT+4,871 miles
PASS
Mileage124,896 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,896 miles
Since last MOT+3,889 miles
PASS
Mileage121,007 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,007 miles
Since last MOT+11,283 miles
PASS
Mileage109,724 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,724 miles
Since last MOT+8,158 miles
PASS
Mileage101,566 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,566 miles
Since last MOT+7,773 miles
PASS
Mileage93,793 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,793 miles
Since last MOT+5,923 miles
PASS
Mileage87,870 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,870 miles
Since last MOT+5,755 miles
PASS
Mileage82,115 miles
Since last MOT+1,484 miles
PASS
Mileage80,631 miles
Since last MOT+3,404 miles
PASS
Mileage77,227 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,227 miles
Since last MOT+6,765 miles
PASS
Mileage70,462 miles
Since last MOT+5,837 miles
PASS
Mileage64,625 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,623 miles
Since last MOT+6,849 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,774 miles
Since last MOT+11,392 miles
PASS
Mileage46,382 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,349 miles
Since last MOT+11,224 miles
PASS
Mileage35,125 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 LCV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About EX54 LCV

What car is EX54 LCV?

EX54 LCV is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of EX54 LCV?

The last recorded mileage for EX54 LCV was 144,478 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX54 LCV passed its MOT?

EX54 LCV has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2025.

Is EX54 LCV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX54 LCV 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 EX54 LCV?

EX54 LCV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.