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NC54 SXJ

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Newcastle, North · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 2005 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 151,948 miles on the clock, averaging 5,161 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 NC54 SXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,948
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,161

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading151,948 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16
Average per year5,161
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NC54 SXJ 80k98k116k134k152k '08'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,948 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,932 miles
Since last MOT+1,847 miles
PASS
Mileage150,085 miles
Since last MOT+1,932 miles
PASS
Mileage148,153 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,148 miles
Since last MOT+6,683 miles
PASS
Mileage141,465 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,465 miles
Since last MOT+5,994 miles
PASS
Mileage135,471 miles
Since last MOT+6,047 miles
PASS
Mileage129,424 miles
Since last MOT+5,037 miles
PASS
Mileage124,387 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,387 miles
Since last MOT+7,156 miles
PASS
Mileage117,231 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,231 miles
Since last MOT+7,382 miles
PASS
Mileage109,849 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,849 miles
Since last MOT+6,313 miles
PASS
Mileage103,536 miles
Since last MOT+101 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,435 miles
Since last MOT+6,593 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,842 miles
Since last MOT+5,819 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,023 miles
Since last MOT+5,542 miles
PASS
Mileage85,481 miles
Since last MOT+5,902 miles
PASS
Mileage79,579 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 SXJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeNC — Newcastle, North
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About NC54 SXJ

What car is NC54 SXJ?

NC54 SXJ is an red Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2005.

What is the mileage of NC54 SXJ?

The last recorded mileage for NC54 SXJ was 151,948 miles, recorded on 25 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NC54 SXJ passed its MOT?

NC54 SXJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 25 Mar 2022.

Is NC54 SXJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NC54 SXJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is NC54 SXJ?

NC54 SXJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.