Vehicle summary
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 2003 Audi A3 Petrol 1984cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 185,312 miles on the clock, averaging 14,229 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TFSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) and cam follower (part 06d109309c).
MOT & Mileage History for RE53 VRC
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 185,312 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,350 |
| Average per year | 14,229 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Audi A3
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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) and Cam Follower (part 06D109309C)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RE53 VRC |
| Make | Audi |
| Model | A3 |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1984cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RE53 VRC
What car is RE53 VRC?
RE53 VRC is an black Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RE53 VRC?
The last recorded mileage for RE53 VRC was 185,312 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE53 VRC passed its MOT?
RE53 VRC has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2016.
Is RE53 VRC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE53 VRC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is RE53 VRC?
RE53 VRC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.