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RN04 DXU

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
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 2004 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 199,494 miles on the clock, averaging 9,853 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 RN04 DXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
199,494
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,853

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading199,494 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,452
Average per year9,853
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN04 DXU 59k94k129k164k199k '07'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage199,494 miles
Since last MOT+9,452 miles
PASS
Mileage190,042 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage190,027 miles
Since last MOT+12,629 miles
PASS
Mileage177,398 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage177,398 miles
Since last MOT+6,880 miles
PASS
Mileage170,518 miles
Since last MOT+5,507 miles
PASS
Mileage165,011 miles
Since last MOT+2,718 miles
PASS
Mileage162,293 miles
Since last MOT+837 miles
PASS
Mileage161,456 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,456 miles
Since last MOT+1,031 miles
PASS
Mileage160,425 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,425 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,406 miles
Since last MOT+13,355 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,051 miles
Since last MOT+22,080 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,971 miles
Since last MOT+23,049 miles
PASS
Mileage101,922 miles
Since last MOT+13,772 miles
PASS
Mileage88,150 miles
Since last MOT+15,731 miles
PASS
Mileage72,419 miles
Since last MOT+13,234 miles
PASS
Mileage59,185 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 DXU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RN04 DXU

What car is RN04 DXU?

RN04 DXU is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RN04 DXU?

The last recorded mileage for RN04 DXU was 199,494 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN04 DXU passed its MOT?

RN04 DXU has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2021.

Is RN04 DXU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN04 DXU 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 RN04 DXU?

RN04 DXU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.