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RA54 DMZ

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 181,013 miles on the clock, averaging 7,729 miles per year, around 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 RA54 DMZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,013
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,729

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading181,013 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,729
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA54 DMZ 77k103k129k155k181k '07'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,013 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,012 miles
Since last MOT+6,450 miles
PASS
Mileage174,562 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,562 miles
Since last MOT+3,225 miles
PASS
Mileage171,337 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,336 miles
Since last MOT+3,015 miles
PASS
Mileage168,321 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,321 miles
Since last MOT+4,614 miles
PASS
Mileage163,707 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,706 miles
Since last MOT+19,602 miles
PASS
Mileage144,104 miles
Since last MOT+15,249 miles
PASS
Mileage128,855 miles
Since last MOT+9,871 miles
PASS
Mileage118,984 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,983 miles
Since last MOT+11,307 miles
PASS
Mileage107,676 miles
Since last MOT+4,657 miles
PASS
Mileage103,019 miles
Since last MOT+5,066 miles
PASS
Mileage97,953 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,950 miles
Since last MOT+5,058 miles
PASS
Mileage92,892 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,891 miles
Since last MOT+16,007 miles
PASS
Mileage76,884 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 DMZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About RA54 DMZ

What car is RA54 DMZ?

RA54 DMZ is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RA54 DMZ?

The last recorded mileage for RA54 DMZ was 181,013 miles, recorded on 14 Apr 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA54 DMZ passed its MOT?

RA54 DMZ has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 14 Apr 2021.

Is RA54 DMZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA54 DMZ 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 RA54 DMZ?

RA54 DMZ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.