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RL54 NGJ

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
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 2005 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 197,079 miles on the clock, averaging 9,508 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 NGJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
197,079
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
9,508

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading197,079 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-491
Average per year9,508
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL54 NGJ 35k75k116k157k197k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage197,079 miles
FAIL
Mileage197,570 miles
Since last MOT+4,867 miles
PASS
Mileage192,703 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage192,701 miles
Since last MOT+1,767 miles
PASS
Mileage190,934 miles
Since last MOT+12,054 miles
PASS
Mileage178,880 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,875 miles
Since last MOT+7,279 miles
PASS
Mileage171,596 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,596 miles
PASS
Mileage269,041 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage269,041 miles
Since last MOT+10,853 miles
PASS
Mileage258,188 miles
Since last MOT+109,312 miles
PASS
Mileage148,876 miles
Since last MOT+6,538 miles
PASS
Mileage142,338 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,328 miles
Since last MOT+14,884 miles
PASS
Mileage127,444 miles
Since last MOT+14,633 miles
PASS
Mileage112,811 miles
Since last MOT+12,855 miles
PASS
Mileage99,956 miles
Since last MOT+12,346 miles
PASS
Mileage87,610 miles
Since last MOT+12,735 miles
PASS
Mileage74,875 miles
Since last MOT+12,676 miles
PASS
Mileage62,199 miles
Since last MOT+6,911 miles
PASS
Mileage55,288 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,288 miles
Since last MOT+9,529 miles
PASS
Mileage45,759 miles
Since last MOT+10,787 miles
PASS
Mileage34,972 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RL54 NGJ

What car is RL54 NGJ?

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

What is the mileage of RL54 NGJ?

The last recorded mileage for RL54 NGJ was 197,079 miles, recorded on 4 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL54 NGJ passed its MOT?

RL54 NGJ has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 4 Feb 2025.

Is RL54 NGJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL54 NGJ 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 NGJ?

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