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RN54 VPZ

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 2005 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 202,435 miles on the clock, averaging 13,876 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 RN54 VPZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
202,435
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
13,876

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 reading202,435 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14
Average per year13,876
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN54 VPZ 64k99k133k168k202k '08'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage202,435 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage202,421 miles
Since last MOT+8,432 miles
PASS
Mileage193,989 miles
Since last MOT+315 miles
FAIL
Mileage193,674 miles
Since last MOT+10,684 miles
PASS
Mileage182,990 miles
Since last MOT+11,281 miles
PASS
Mileage171,709 miles
Since last MOT+7,865 miles
PASS
Mileage163,844 miles
Since last MOT+7,381 miles
PASS
Mileage156,463 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,463 miles
Since last MOT+6,855 miles
PASS
Mileage149,608 miles
Since last MOT+21,422 miles
PASS
Mileage128,186 miles
Since last MOT+22,911 miles
PASS
Mileage105,275 miles
Since last MOT+22,233 miles
PASS
Mileage83,042 miles
Since last MOT+18,819 miles
PASS
Mileage64,223 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 VPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About RN54 VPZ

What car is RN54 VPZ?

RN54 VPZ is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RN54 VPZ?

The last recorded mileage for RN54 VPZ was 202,435 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN54 VPZ passed its MOT?

RN54 VPZ has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2018.

Is RN54 VPZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN54 VPZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RN54 VPZ?

RN54 VPZ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.