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PJ04 HVE

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 181,176 miles on the clock, averaging 13,320 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 PJ04 HVE

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,176
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
13,320

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 reading181,176 miles
Reading date
Miles last year657
Average per year13,320
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ04 HVE 67k95k124k153k181k '07'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,176 miles
Since last MOT+657 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,519 miles
Since last MOT+9,446 miles
PASS
Mileage171,073 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,073 miles
Since last MOT+11,672 miles
PASS
Mileage159,401 miles
Since last MOT+16,199 miles
PASS
Mileage143,202 miles
Since last MOT+14,321 miles
PASS
Mileage128,881 miles
Since last MOT+17,762 miles
PASS
Mileage111,119 miles
Since last MOT+618 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,501 miles
Since last MOT+20,446 miles
PASS
Mileage90,055 miles
Since last MOT+19,141 miles
PASS
Mileage70,914 miles
Since last MOT+4,033 miles
PASS
Mileage66,881 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 HVE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About PJ04 HVE

What car is PJ04 HVE?

PJ04 HVE is a blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Preston in 2004.

What is the mileage of PJ04 HVE?

The last recorded mileage for PJ04 HVE was 181,176 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ04 HVE passed its MOT?

PJ04 HVE has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2016.

Is PJ04 HVE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ04 HVE 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 PJ04 HVE?

PJ04 HVE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.