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RF59 ORU

2010 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 16 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
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 2010 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 183,240 miles on the clock, averaging 10,025 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 RF59 ORU

MOT Status
Due date passed
183,240
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2013
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,025

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 reading183,240 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,783
Average per year10,025
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF59 ORU 56k88k120k151k183k '13'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage183,240 miles
Since last MOT+8,783 miles
PASS
Mileage174,457 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,439 miles
Since last MOT+13,046 miles
PASS
Mileage161,393 miles
Since last MOT+3,771 miles
PASS
Mileage157,622 miles
Since last MOT+10,472 miles
PASS
Mileage147,150 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,150 miles
Since last MOT+16,536 miles
PASS
Mileage130,614 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,614 miles
Since last MOT+12,866 miles
PASS
Mileage117,748 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,748 miles
Since last MOT+15,120 miles
PASS
Mileage102,628 miles
Since last MOT+3,353 miles
PASS
Mileage99,275 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,275 miles
Since last MOT+5,191 miles
PASS
Mileage94,084 miles
Since last MOT+6,577 miles
PASS
Mileage87,507 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,507 miles
Since last MOT+10,255 miles
PASS
Mileage77,252 miles
Since last MOT+8,792 miles
PASS
Mileage68,460 miles
Since last MOT+12,654 miles
PASS
Mileage55,806 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF59 ORU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2010
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About RF59 ORU

What car is RF59 ORU?

RF59 ORU is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2010.

What is the mileage of RF59 ORU?

The last recorded mileage for RF59 ORU was 183,240 miles, recorded on 11 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF59 ORU passed its MOT?

RF59 ORU has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Oct 2025.

Is RF59 ORU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF59 ORU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2010, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RF59 ORU?

RF59 ORU is approximately 16 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.