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RN53 FWH

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 138,298 miles on the clock, averaging 10,437 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 FWH

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,298
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2007
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
10,437

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 reading138,298 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20,309
Average per year10,437
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN53 FWH 53k74k96k117k138k '07'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,298 miles
Since last MOT+20,309 miles
PASS
Mileage117,989 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,989 miles
Since last MOT+4,254 miles
PASS
Mileage113,735 miles
Since last MOT+8,465 miles
PASS
Mileage105,270 miles
Since last MOT+16,763 miles
PASS
Mileage88,507 miles
Since last MOT+10,159 miles
PASS
Mileage78,348 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,348 miles
Since last MOT+9,395 miles
PASS
Mileage68,953 miles
PASS
Mileage69,955 miles
Since last MOT+16,832 miles
PASS
Mileage53,123 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RN53 FWH

What car is RN53 FWH?

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

What is the mileage of RN53 FWH?

The last recorded mileage for RN53 FWH was 138,298 miles, recorded on 27 Mar 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN53 FWH passed its MOT?

RN53 FWH has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 27 Mar 2015.

Is RN53 FWH ULEZ compliant?

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

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