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RJ53 ODN

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
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 2003 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 127,588 miles on the clock, averaging 5,104 miles per year, below 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 RJ53 ODN

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,588
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,104

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading127,588 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,747
Average per year5,104
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ53 ODN 76k89k102k115k128k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,588 miles
Since last MOT+8,747 miles
PASS
Mileage118,841 miles
Since last MOT+3,896 miles
PASS
Mileage114,945 miles
Since last MOT+5,678 miles
PASS
Mileage109,267 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,267 miles
Since last MOT+7,763 miles
PASS
Mileage101,504 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,504 miles
Since last MOT+7,392 miles
PASS
Mileage94,112 miles
Since last MOT+2,346 miles
PASS
Mileage91,766 miles
Since last MOT+4,030 miles
PASS
Mileage87,736 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,736 miles
Since last MOT+10,929 miles
PASS
Mileage76,807 miles
Since last MOT+963 miles
PASS
Mileage75,844 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 ODN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RJ53 ODN

What car is RJ53 ODN?

RJ53 ODN is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RJ53 ODN?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 ODN was 127,588 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 ODN passed its MOT?

RJ53 ODN has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2016.

Is RJ53 ODN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ53 ODN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RJ53 ODN?

RJ53 ODN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.