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RK09 RCU

2009 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 2009 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 120,195 miles on the clock, averaging 8,050 miles per year, around 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 RK09 RCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,195
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2013
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,050

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading120,195 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year8,050
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RK09 RCU 38k59k79k100k120k '13'23'18

Check RK09 RCU

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,195 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,192 miles
Since last MOT+4,736 miles
PASS
Mileage115,456 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,456 miles
Since last MOT+6,369 miles
PASS
Mileage109,087 miles
Since last MOT+5,070 miles
PASS
Mileage104,017 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,017 miles
Since last MOT+7,897 miles
PASS
Mileage96,120 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,120 miles
Since last MOT+9,291 miles
PASS
Mileage86,829 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,829 miles
Since last MOT+10,675 miles
PASS
Mileage76,154 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,154 miles
Since last MOT+7,613 miles
PASS
Mileage68,541 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,538 miles
Since last MOT+8,715 miles
PASS
Mileage59,823 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,823 miles
Since last MOT+12,476 miles
PASS
Mileage47,347 miles
Since last MOT+9,069 miles
PASS
Mileage38,278 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 RCU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier09 — March 2009 to August 2009

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About RK09 RCU

What car is RK09 RCU?

RK09 RCU is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2009.

What is the mileage of RK09 RCU?

The last recorded mileage for RK09 RCU was 120,195 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK09 RCU passed its MOT?

RK09 RCU has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2023.

Is RK09 RCU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK09 RCU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2009, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RK09 RCU?

RK09 RCU is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 09 means registered between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009.