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PY54 DRX

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 157,430 miles on the clock, averaging 12,141 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 PY54 DRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,430
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
12,141

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 reading157,430 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,141
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PY54 DRX 26k59k92k125k157k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,430 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,430 miles
Since last MOT+8,505 miles
PASS
Mileage148,925 miles
Since last MOT+6,306 miles
PASS
Mileage142,619 miles
Since last MOT+4,591 miles
PASS
Mileage138,028 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,988 miles
Since last MOT+7,210 miles
PASS
Mileage130,778 miles
Since last MOT+10,171 miles
PASS
Mileage120,607 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,607 miles
Since last MOT+15,665 miles
PASS
Mileage104,942 miles
Since last MOT+17,434 miles
PASS
Mileage87,508 miles
Since last MOT+18,634 miles
PASS
Mileage68,874 miles
Since last MOT+156 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,718 miles
Since last MOT+18,919 miles
PASS
Mileage49,799 miles
Since last MOT+23,935 miles
PASS
Mileage25,864 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,863 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PY54 DRX

What car is PY54 DRX?

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

What is the mileage of PY54 DRX?

The last recorded mileage for PY54 DRX was 157,430 miles, recorded on 7 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY54 DRX passed its MOT?

PY54 DRX has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Jul 2018.

Is PY54 DRX ULEZ compliant?

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

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