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MA54 NLF

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 181,872 miles on the clock, averaging 7,010 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 MA54 NLF

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,872
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,010

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading181,872 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,010
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA54 NLF 67k96k124k153k182k '07'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,872 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage181,872 miles
Since last MOT+7,799 miles
PASS
Mileage174,073 miles
Since last MOT+10,147 miles
PASS
Mileage163,926 miles
Since last MOT+67 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,859 miles
Since last MOT+10,351 miles
PASS
Mileage153,508 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,508 miles
Since last MOT+11,191 miles
PASS
Mileage142,317 miles
Since last MOT+9,577 miles
PASS
Mileage132,740 miles
Since last MOT+10,580 miles
PASS
Mileage122,160 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,158 miles
Since last MOT+8,102 miles
PASS
Mileage114,056 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,054 miles
Since last MOT+7,418 miles
PASS
Mileage106,636 miles
Since last MOT+11,713 miles
PASS
Mileage94,923 miles
Since last MOT+2,103 miles
PASS
Mileage92,820 miles
Since last MOT+3,889 miles
PASS
Mileage88,931 miles
Since last MOT+4,095 miles
PASS
Mileage84,836 miles
Since last MOT+4,056 miles
PASS
Mileage80,780 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,780 miles
Since last MOT+4,640 miles
PASS
Mileage76,140 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,050 miles
Since last MOT+3,656 miles
PASS
Mileage72,394 miles
Since last MOT+5,536 miles
PASS
Mileage66,858 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,812 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 NLF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About MA54 NLF

What car is MA54 NLF?

MA54 NLF is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.

What is the mileage of MA54 NLF?

The last recorded mileage for MA54 NLF was 181,872 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA54 NLF passed its MOT?

MA54 NLF has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2024.

Is MA54 NLF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA54 NLF 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 MA54 NLF?

MA54 NLF is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.