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RN04 PNL

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
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 2004 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 162,509 miles on the clock, averaging 6,222 miles per year, below 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 PNL

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,509
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,222

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading162,509 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,730
Average per year6,222
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN04 PNL 79k100k121k142k163k '07'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,509 miles
Since last MOT+8,730 miles
PASS
Mileage153,779 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,777 miles
Since last MOT+10,329 miles
PASS
Mileage143,448 miles
Since last MOT+3,683 miles
PASS
Mileage139,765 miles
Since last MOT+5,357 miles
PASS
Mileage134,408 miles
Since last MOT+7,491 miles
PASS
Mileage126,917 miles
Since last MOT+6,957 miles
PASS
Mileage119,960 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,960 miles
Since last MOT+5,779 miles
PASS
Mileage114,181 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,180 miles
Since last MOT+5,335 miles
PASS
Mileage108,845 miles
Since last MOT+3,203 miles
PASS
Mileage105,642 miles
Since last MOT+3,474 miles
PASS
Mileage102,168 miles
Since last MOT+6,262 miles
PASS
Mileage95,906 miles
Since last MOT+6,110 miles
PASS
Mileage89,796 miles
Since last MOT+10,332 miles
PASS
Mileage79,464 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,464 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RN04 PNL

What car is RN04 PNL?

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

What is the mileage of RN04 PNL?

The last recorded mileage for RN04 PNL was 162,509 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN04 PNL passed its MOT?

RN04 PNL has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2020.

Is RN04 PNL ULEZ compliant?

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

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