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RN52 RAU

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 2003 Audi A3 Diesel 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 178,317 miles on the clock, averaging 6,750 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RN52 RAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,317
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,750

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading178,317 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,146
Average per year6,750
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN52 RAU 61k91k120k149k178k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage178,317 miles
Since last MOT+4,146 miles
PASS
Mileage174,171 miles
Since last MOT+6,054 miles
PASS
Mileage168,117 miles
Since last MOT+5,464 miles
PASS
Mileage162,653 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,653 miles
Since last MOT+7,926 miles
PASS
Mileage154,727 miles
Since last MOT+6,875 miles
PASS
Mileage147,852 miles
Since last MOT+4,387 miles
PASS
Mileage143,465 miles
Since last MOT+5,537 miles
PASS
Mileage137,928 miles
Since last MOT+91 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,837 miles
Since last MOT+4,678 miles
PASS
Mileage133,159 miles
Since last MOT+5,454 miles
PASS
Mileage127,705 miles
Since last MOT+4,640 miles
PASS
Mileage123,065 miles
Since last MOT+4,640 miles
PASS
Mileage118,425 miles
Since last MOT+3,579 miles
PASS
Mileage114,846 miles
Since last MOT+4,992 miles
PASS
Mileage109,854 miles
Since last MOT+6,814 miles
PASS
Mileage103,040 miles
Since last MOT+17,815 miles
PASS
Mileage85,225 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,219 miles
Since last MOT+5,536 miles
PASS
Mileage79,683 miles
Since last MOT+18,411 miles
PASS
Mileage61,272 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 RAU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RN52 RAU

What car is RN52 RAU?

RN52 RAU is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RN52 RAU?

The last recorded mileage for RN52 RAU was 178,317 miles, recorded on 5 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN52 RAU passed its MOT?

RN52 RAU has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 5 Jun 2023.

Is RN52 RAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN52 RAU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RN52 RAU?

RN52 RAU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.