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RJ53 TCV

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1984cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 95,452 miles on the clock, averaging 3,345 miles per year, well below 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 RJ53 TCV

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,452
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
3,345

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading95,452 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,927
Average per year3,345
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ53 TCV 65k73k80k88k95k '06'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,452 miles
Since last MOT+6,927 miles
PASS
Mileage88,525 miles
Since last MOT+7,781 miles
PASS
Mileage80,744 miles
Since last MOT+8,133 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,611 miles
Since last MOT+7,721 miles
PASS
Mileage64,890 miles
PASS
Mileage110,426 miles
Since last MOT+118 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,308 miles
Since last MOT+9,316 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,992 miles
Since last MOT+10,414 miles
PASS
Mileage90,578 miles
Since last MOT+12,154 miles
PASS
Mileage78,424 miles
Since last MOT+13,370 miles
PASS
Mileage65,054 miles

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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

RegistrationRJ53 TCV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RJ53 TCV

What car is RJ53 TCV?

RJ53 TCV is an black Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RJ53 TCV?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 TCV was 95,452 miles, recorded on 28 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 TCV passed its MOT?

RJ53 TCV has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Aug 2015.

Is RJ53 TCV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ53 TCV 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 RJ53 TCV?

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