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RN04 XLC

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 171,677 miles on the clock, averaging 9,989 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 XLC

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,677
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,989

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 reading171,677 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-23,862
Average per year9,989
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN04 XLC 79k103k126k149k172k '07'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,677 miles
PASS
Mileage195,539 miles
Since last MOT+17,814 miles
PASS
Mileage177,725 miles
Since last MOT+428 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,297 miles
Since last MOT+13,955 miles
PASS
Mileage163,342 miles
Since last MOT+19,410 miles
PASS
Mileage143,932 miles
Since last MOT+395 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,537 miles
Since last MOT+14,200 miles
PASS
Mileage129,337 miles
Since last MOT+6,834 miles
PASS
Mileage122,503 miles
Since last MOT+14,328 miles
PASS
Mileage108,175 miles
Since last MOT+5,406 miles
PASS
Mileage102,769 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,750 miles
Since last MOT+23,253 miles
PASS
Mileage79,497 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 XLC
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 XLC

What car is RN04 XLC?

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

What is the mileage of RN04 XLC?

The last recorded mileage for RN04 XLC was 171,677 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN04 XLC passed its MOT?

RN04 XLC has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 22 Oct 2016.

Is RN04 XLC ULEZ compliant?

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

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