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RN54 YRW

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 166,415 miles on the clock, averaging 7,750 miles per year, around 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 YRW

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,415
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,750

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading166,415 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year7,750
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN54 YRW 77k100k122k144k166k '07'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,415 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,404 miles
Since last MOT+3,951 miles
PASS
Mileage162,453 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,453 miles
Since last MOT+4,470 miles
PASS
Mileage157,983 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,975 miles
Since last MOT+4,337 miles
PASS
Mileage153,638 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,638 miles
Since last MOT+4,022 miles
PASS
Mileage149,616 miles
Since last MOT+5,721 miles
PASS
Mileage143,895 miles
Since last MOT+4,197 miles
PASS
Mileage139,698 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,698 miles
Since last MOT+6,192 miles
PASS
Mileage133,506 miles
Since last MOT+3,530 miles
PASS
Mileage129,976 miles
Since last MOT+21,862 miles
PASS
Mileage108,114 miles
Since last MOT+13,177 miles
PASS
Mileage94,937 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,937 miles
Since last MOT+12,324 miles
PASS
Mileage82,613 miles
Since last MOT+5,403 miles
PASS
Mileage77,210 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,210 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RN54 YRW

What car is RN54 YRW?

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

What is the mileage of RN54 YRW?

The last recorded mileage for RN54 YRW was 166,415 miles, recorded on 21 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN54 YRW passed its MOT?

RN54 YRW has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 21 Jun 2019.

Is RN54 YRW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN54 YRW 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 YRW?

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