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RL54 LRX

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
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 2005 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 206,416 miles on the clock, averaging 12,560 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 RL54 LRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
206,416
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
12,560

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading206,416 miles
Reading date
Miles last year130
Average per year12,560
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL54 LRX 46k86k126k166k206k '08'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage206,416 miles
Since last MOT+130 miles
FAIL
Mileage206,286 miles
Since last MOT+12,059 miles
PASS
Mileage194,227 miles
Since last MOT+6,696 miles
PASS
Mileage187,531 miles
Since last MOT+14,916 miles
PASS
Mileage172,615 miles
Since last MOT+15,705 miles
PASS
Mileage156,910 miles
Since last MOT+12,770 miles
PASS
Mileage144,140 miles
Since last MOT+11,363 miles
PASS
Mileage132,777 miles
Since last MOT+8,437 miles
PASS
Mileage124,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,340 miles
Since last MOT+11,894 miles
PASS
Mileage112,446 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,423 miles
Since last MOT+15,139 miles
PASS
Mileage97,284 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,274 miles
Since last MOT+14,576 miles
PASS
Mileage82,698 miles
Since last MOT+19,430 miles
PASS
Mileage63,268 miles
Since last MOT+17,063 miles
PASS
Mileage46,205 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 LRX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About RL54 LRX

What car is RL54 LRX?

RL54 LRX is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RL54 LRX?

The last recorded mileage for RL54 LRX was 206,416 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL54 LRX passed its MOT?

RL54 LRX has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2020.

Is RL54 LRX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL54 LRX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RL54 LRX?

RL54 LRX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.