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RL54 NGU

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 217,316 miles on the clock, averaging 12,878 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 NGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
217,316
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
12,878

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading217,316 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year12,878
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL54 NGU 27k75k122k170k217k '08'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage217,316 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage217,311 miles
Since last MOT+19,662 miles
PASS
Mileage197,649 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage197,585 miles
Since last MOT+7,371 miles
PASS
Mileage190,214 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage190,214 miles
Since last MOT+7,223 miles
PASS
Mileage182,991 miles
Since last MOT+13,999 miles
PASS
Mileage168,992 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,992 miles
Since last MOT+20,711 miles
PASS
Mileage148,281 miles
Since last MOT+10,770 miles
PASS
Mileage137,511 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,511 miles
Since last MOT+8,459 miles
PASS
Mileage129,052 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,052 miles
Since last MOT+11,260 miles
PASS
Mileage117,792 miles
Since last MOT+8,536 miles
PASS
Mileage109,256 miles
Since last MOT+19,771 miles
PASS
Mileage89,485 miles
Since last MOT+16,648 miles
PASS
Mileage72,837 miles
Since last MOT+26,522 miles
PASS
Mileage46,315 miles
Since last MOT+3,168 miles
PASS
Mileage43,147 miles
Since last MOT+15,938 miles
PASS
Mileage27,209 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 NGU
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 NGU

What car is RL54 NGU?

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

What is the mileage of RL54 NGU?

The last recorded mileage for RL54 NGU was 217,316 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL54 NGU passed its MOT?

RL54 NGU has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Nov 2022.

Is RL54 NGU ULEZ compliant?

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

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