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RL53 DOH

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
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 2004 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 185,913 miles on the clock, averaging 11,563 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 RL53 DOH

MOT Status
Due date passed
185,913
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
11,563

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading185,913 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,002
Average per year11,563
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL53 DOH 40k77k113k150k186k '07'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,913 miles
Since last MOT+12,002 miles
PASS
Mileage173,911 miles
Since last MOT+16,754 miles
PASS
Mileage157,157 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,157 miles
Since last MOT+16,963 miles
PASS
Mileage140,194 miles
Since last MOT+15,855 miles
PASS
Mileage124,339 miles
Since last MOT+488 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,851 miles
Since last MOT+18,786 miles
PASS
Mileage105,065 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,055 miles
Since last MOT+20,683 miles
PASS
Mileage84,372 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,372 miles
Since last MOT+6,181 miles
PASS
Mileage78,191 miles
Since last MOT+7,354 miles
PASS
Mileage70,837 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,837 miles
Since last MOT+12,697 miles
PASS
Mileage58,140 miles
Since last MOT+10,047 miles
PASS
Mileage48,093 miles
Since last MOT+7,648 miles
PASS
Mileage40,445 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 DOH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RL53 DOH

What car is RL53 DOH?

RL53 DOH is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RL53 DOH?

The last recorded mileage for RL53 DOH was 185,913 miles, recorded on 9 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL53 DOH passed its MOT?

RL53 DOH has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Aug 2019.

Is RL53 DOH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL53 DOH is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RL53 DOH?

RL53 DOH is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.