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RN53 CXE

2004 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1984cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 9 (69% pass rate). It has 144,883 miles on the clock, averaging 5,768 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TFSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) and cam follower (part 06d109309c).

MOT & Mileage History for RN53 CXE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
144,883
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2007
69%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
5,768

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading144,883 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,768
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN53 CXE 35k62k90k117k145k '07'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,883 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,883 miles
Since last MOT+1,947 miles
PASS
Mileage142,936 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,936 miles
Since last MOT+2,700 miles
PASS
Mileage140,236 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,236 miles
Since last MOT+1,896 miles
PASS
Mileage138,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,340 miles
Since last MOT+2,109 miles
PASS
Mileage136,231 miles
Since last MOT+5,647 miles
PASS
Mileage130,584 miles
Since last MOT+4,920 miles
PASS
Mileage125,664 miles
Since last MOT+7,930 miles
PASS
Mileage117,734 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,734 miles
Since last MOT+8,113 miles
PASS
Mileage109,621 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,621 miles
Since last MOT+5,953 miles
PASS
Mileage103,668 miles
Since last MOT+5,999 miles
PASS
Mileage97,669 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,658 miles
Since last MOT+5,393 miles
PASS
Mileage92,265 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,265 miles
Since last MOT+6,354 miles
PASS
Mileage85,911 miles
Since last MOT+4,901 miles
PASS
Mileage81,010 miles
Since last MOT+5,793 miles
PASS
Mileage75,217 miles
Since last MOT+8,138 miles
PASS
Mileage67,079 miles
Since last MOT+7,110 miles
PASS
Mileage59,969 miles
Since last MOT+6,409 miles
PASS
Mileage53,560 miles
Since last MOT+9,771 miles
PASS
Mileage43,789 miles
Since last MOT+9,094 miles
PASS
Mileage34,695 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,693 miles

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) and Cam Follower (part 06D109309C)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 CXE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RN53 CXE

What car is RN53 CXE?

RN53 CXE is an blue Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RN53 CXE?

The last recorded mileage for RN53 CXE was 144,883 miles, recorded on 26 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN53 CXE passed its MOT?

RN53 CXE has had 29 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (20 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 26 Mar 2026.

Is RN53 CXE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN53 CXE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RN53 CXE?

RN53 CXE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.