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NL04 GXU

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 178,103 miles on the clock, averaging 11,061 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 NL04 GXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,103
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
11,061

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading178,103 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,049
Average per year11,061
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL04 GXU 14k55k96k137k178k '07'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,103 miles
Since last MOT+3,049 miles
PASS
Mileage175,054 miles
Since last MOT+5,098 miles
PASS
Mileage169,956 miles
Since last MOT+15,541 miles
PASS
Mileage154,415 miles
Since last MOT+20,109 miles
PASS
Mileage134,306 miles
Since last MOT+152 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,154 miles
Since last MOT+20,086 miles
PASS
Mileage114,068 miles
Since last MOT+20,715 miles
PASS
Mileage93,353 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,354 miles
Since last MOT+28,281 miles
PASS
Mileage65,073 miles
Since last MOT+87 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,986 miles
Since last MOT+13,449 miles
PASS
Mileage51,537 miles
Since last MOT+9,777 miles
PASS
Mileage41,760 miles
Since last MOT+12,020 miles
PASS
Mileage29,740 miles
Since last MOT+5,135 miles
PASS
Mileage24,605 miles
Since last MOT+5,285 miles
PASS
Mileage19,320 miles
Since last MOT+5,267 miles
PASS
Mileage14,053 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 GXU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About NL04 GXU

What car is NL04 GXU?

NL04 GXU is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2004.

What is the mileage of NL04 GXU?

The last recorded mileage for NL04 GXU was 178,103 miles, recorded on 20 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL04 GXU passed its MOT?

NL04 GXU has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Dec 2021.

Is NL04 GXU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL04 GXU 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 NL04 GXU?

NL04 GXU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.