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PL02 RDU

2002 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 2002 Audi A3 Diesel 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 145,018 miles on the clock, averaging 9,902 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PL02 RDU

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,018
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,902

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 reading145,018 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,984
Average per year9,902
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL02 RDU 23k53k84k114k145k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,018 miles
Since last MOT+7,984 miles
PASS
Mileage137,034 miles
Since last MOT+8,986 miles
PASS
Mileage128,048 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,047 miles
Since last MOT+8,326 miles
PASS
Mileage119,721 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,721 miles
Since last MOT+12,422 miles
PASS
Mileage107,299 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,299 miles
Since last MOT+15,090 miles
PASS
Mileage92,209 miles
Since last MOT+12,846 miles
PASS
Mileage79,363 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,363 miles
Since last MOT+19,169 miles
PASS
Mileage60,194 miles
Since last MOT+16,595 miles
PASS
Mileage43,599 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,597 miles
Since last MOT+8,074 miles
PASS
Mileage35,523 miles
Since last MOT+3,067 miles
PASS
Mileage32,456 miles
Since last MOT+6,104 miles
PASS
Mileage26,352 miles
Since last MOT+3,517 miles
PASS
Mileage22,835 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 RDU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PL02 RDU

What car is PL02 RDU?

PL02 RDU is a blue Audi A3, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PL02 RDU?

The last recorded mileage for PL02 RDU was 145,018 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL02 RDU passed its MOT?

PL02 RDU has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Nov 2018.

Is PL02 RDU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL02 RDU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is PL02 RDU?

PL02 RDU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.