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PY54 DRO

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 103,106 miles on the clock, averaging 5,031 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 PY54 DRO

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,106
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,031

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading103,106 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,031
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PY54 DRO 26k46k65k84k103k '07'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,106 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,105 miles
Since last MOT+1,717 miles
PASS
Mileage101,388 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,387 miles
Since last MOT+2,574 miles
PASS
Mileage98,813 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,813 miles
Since last MOT+1,474 miles
PASS
Mileage97,339 miles
Since last MOT+2,396 miles
PASS
Mileage94,943 miles
Since last MOT+3,217 miles
PASS
Mileage91,726 miles
Since last MOT+2,446 miles
PASS
Mileage89,280 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,280 miles
Since last MOT+3,204 miles
PASS
Mileage86,076 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,076 miles
Since last MOT+8,636 miles
PASS
Mileage77,440 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,438 miles
Since last MOT+12,894 miles
PASS
Mileage64,544 miles
Since last MOT+6,707 miles
PASS
Mileage57,837 miles
Since last MOT+6,201 miles
PASS
Mileage51,636 miles
Since last MOT+5,032 miles
PASS
Mileage46,604 miles
Since last MOT+5,682 miles
PASS
Mileage40,922 miles
Since last MOT+6,981 miles
PASS
Mileage33,941 miles
Since last MOT+7,490 miles
PASS
Mileage26,451 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY54 DRO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codePY — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About PY54 DRO

What car is PY54 DRO?

PY54 DRO is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2004.

What is the mileage of PY54 DRO?

The last recorded mileage for PY54 DRO was 103,106 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY54 DRO passed its MOT?

PY54 DRO has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2023.

Is PY54 DRO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PY54 DRO 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 PY54 DRO?

PY54 DRO is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.