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RN53 SYR

2004 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourGrey
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 185,328 miles on the clock, averaging 8,787 miles per year, around 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 SYR

MOT Status
Due date passed
185,328
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,787

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading185,328 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,295
Average per year8,787
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN53 SYR 61k92k123k154k185k '07'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,328 miles
Since last MOT+1,295 miles
PASS
Mileage184,033 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage184,033 miles
Since last MOT+4,478 miles
PASS
Mileage179,555 miles
Since last MOT+7,937 miles
PASS
Mileage171,618 miles
Since last MOT+4,944 miles
PASS
Mileage166,674 miles
Since last MOT+1,948 miles
PASS
Mileage164,726 miles
Since last MOT+2,972 miles
PASS
Mileage161,754 miles
Since last MOT+140 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,614 miles
Since last MOT+12,882 miles
PASS
Mileage148,732 miles
Since last MOT+9,869 miles
PASS
Mileage138,863 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,863 miles
Since last MOT+13,151 miles
PASS
Mileage125,712 miles
Since last MOT+13,018 miles
PASS
Mileage112,694 miles
Since last MOT+283 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,411 miles
Since last MOT+14,147 miles
PASS
Mileage98,264 miles
Since last MOT+17,209 miles
PASS
Mileage81,055 miles
Since last MOT+20,110 miles
PASS
Mileage60,945 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,944 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RN53 SYR

What car is RN53 SYR?

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

What is the mileage of RN53 SYR?

The last recorded mileage for RN53 SYR was 185,328 miles, recorded on 16 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN53 SYR passed its MOT?

RN53 SYR has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Mar 2021.

Is RN53 SYR ULEZ compliant?

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

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