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NJ54 VJL

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Newcastle, North · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 171,994 miles on the clock, averaging 11,912 miles per year, above 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 NJ54 VJL

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,994
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
11,912

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading171,994 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year11,912
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ54 VJL 84k106k128k150k172k '08'16'11

Check NJ54 VJL

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,994 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,993 miles
Since last MOT+13,336 miles
PASS
Mileage158,657 miles
Since last MOT+22,844 miles
PASS
Mileage135,813 miles
Since last MOT+6,927 miles
PASS
Mileage128,886 miles
Since last MOT+6,405 miles
PASS
Mileage122,481 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,413 miles
Since last MOT+15,500 miles
PASS
Mileage106,913 miles
Since last MOT+22,940 miles
PASS
Mileage83,973 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ54 VJL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About NJ54 VJL

What car is NJ54 VJL?

NJ54 VJL is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2004.

What is the mileage of NJ54 VJL?

The last recorded mileage for NJ54 VJL was 171,994 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ54 VJL passed its MOT?

NJ54 VJL has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2016.

Is NJ54 VJL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ54 VJL 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 NJ54 VJL?

NJ54 VJL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.