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ML54 XVR

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 157,231 miles on the clock, averaging 6,564 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 ML54 XVR

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,231
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2007
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
6,564

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading157,231 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,154
Average per year6,564
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML54 XVR 40k70k99k128k157k '07'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,231 miles
Since last MOT+1,154 miles
PASS
Mileage156,077 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,049 miles
Since last MOT+545 miles
PASS
Mileage155,504 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,500 miles
Since last MOT+384 miles
PASS
Mileage155,116 miles
Since last MOT+115 miles
PASS
Mileage155,001 miles
Since last MOT+92 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,909 miles
Since last MOT+781 miles
PASS
Mileage154,128 miles
Since last MOT+10,102 miles
PASS
Mileage144,026 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,968 miles
Since last MOT+9,542 miles
PASS
Mileage134,426 miles
Since last MOT+9,932 miles
PASS
Mileage124,494 miles
Since last MOT+9,725 miles
PASS
Mileage114,769 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,769 miles
Since last MOT+12,313 miles
PASS
Mileage102,456 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,454 miles
Since last MOT+8,541 miles
PASS
Mileage93,913 miles
Since last MOT+6,039 miles
PASS
Mileage87,874 miles
Since last MOT+7,791 miles
PASS
Mileage80,083 miles
Since last MOT+4,734 miles
PASS
Mileage75,349 miles
Since last MOT+8,244 miles
PASS
Mileage67,105 miles
Since last MOT+13,626 miles
PASS
Mileage53,479 miles
Since last MOT+9,820 miles
PASS
Mileage43,659 miles
Since last MOT+3,172 miles
PASS
Mileage40,487 miles
Since last MOT+86 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,401 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 XVR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About ML54 XVR

What car is ML54 XVR?

ML54 XVR is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.

What is the mileage of ML54 XVR?

The last recorded mileage for ML54 XVR was 157,231 miles, recorded on 24 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML54 XVR passed its MOT?

ML54 XVR has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 Jun 2025.

Is ML54 XVR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML54 XVR 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 ML54 XVR?

ML54 XVR is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.