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RE04 JLU

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 146,562 miles on the clock, averaging 16,671 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 RE04 JLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,562
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2007
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
16,671

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading146,562 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,516
Average per year16,671
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RE04 JLU 46k71k96k121k147k '07'13'11

Check RE04 JLU

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,562 miles
Since last MOT+15,516 miles
PASS
Mileage131,046 miles
Since last MOT+17,339 miles
PASS
Mileage113,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,707 miles
Since last MOT+18,724 miles
PASS
Mileage94,983 miles
Since last MOT+15,837 miles
PASS
Mileage79,146 miles
Since last MOT+16,518 miles
PASS
Mileage62,628 miles
Since last MOT+17,039 miles
PASS
Mileage45,589 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 JLU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RE04 JLU

What car is RE04 JLU?

RE04 JLU is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RE04 JLU?

The last recorded mileage for RE04 JLU was 146,562 miles, recorded on 10 Apr 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE04 JLU passed its MOT?

RE04 JLU has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 10 Apr 2013.

Is RE04 JLU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE04 JLU 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 RE04 JLU?

RE04 JLU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.