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RN53 FWG

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 226,169 miles on the clock, averaging 10,392 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 RN53 FWG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
226,169
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
10,392

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 reading226,169 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,233
Average per year10,392
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN53 FWG 28k78k127k177k226k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage226,169 miles
Since last MOT+9,233 miles
PASS
Mileage216,936 miles
Since last MOT+10,551 miles
PASS
Mileage206,385 miles
Since last MOT+9,895 miles
PASS
Mileage196,490 miles
Since last MOT+8,958 miles
PASS
Mileage187,532 miles
Since last MOT+8,162 miles
PASS
Mileage179,370 miles
Since last MOT+13,574 miles
PASS
Mileage165,796 miles
Since last MOT+9,855 miles
PASS
Mileage155,941 miles
Since last MOT+13,510 miles
PASS
Mileage142,431 miles
Since last MOT+10,122 miles
PASS
Mileage132,309 miles
Since last MOT+11,559 miles
PASS
Mileage120,750 miles
Since last MOT+2,612 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,138 miles
Since last MOT+11,713 miles
PASS
Mileage106,425 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,392 miles
Since last MOT+9,887 miles
PASS
Mileage96,505 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,467 miles
Since last MOT+7,983 miles
PASS
Mileage88,484 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,484 miles
Since last MOT+5,279 miles
PASS
Mileage83,205 miles
Since last MOT+2,115 miles
PASS
Mileage81,090 miles
Since last MOT+24,801 miles
PASS
Mileage56,289 miles
Since last MOT+28,191 miles
PASS
Mileage28,098 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 FWG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RN53 FWG

What car is RN53 FWG?

RN53 FWG is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RN53 FWG?

The last recorded mileage for RN53 FWG was 226,169 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN53 FWG passed its MOT?

RN53 FWG has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Nov 2025.

Is RN53 FWG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN53 FWG 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 RN53 FWG?

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