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RO59 MDY

2009 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
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 2009 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 203,992 miles on the clock, averaging 12,015 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 RO59 MDY

MOT Status
Due date passed
203,992
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2012
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
12,015

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading203,992 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,561
Average per year12,015
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO59 MDY 76k108k140k172k204k '12'23'19

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage203,992 miles
Since last MOT+15,561 miles
PASS
Mileage188,431 miles
Since last MOT+22,791 miles
PASS
Mileage165,640 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,640 miles
Since last MOT+8,620 miles
PASS
Mileage157,020 miles
Since last MOT+7,962 miles
PASS
Mileage149,058 miles
Since last MOT+9,268 miles
PASS
Mileage139,790 miles
Since last MOT+7,281 miles
PASS
Mileage132,509 miles
Since last MOT+6,080 miles
PASS
Mileage126,429 miles
Since last MOT+19,274 miles
PASS
Mileage107,155 miles
Since last MOT+31,563 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,592 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 MDY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About RO59 MDY

What car is RO59 MDY?

RO59 MDY is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2009.

What is the mileage of RO59 MDY?

The last recorded mileage for RO59 MDY was 203,992 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO59 MDY passed its MOT?

RO59 MDY has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 20 Mar 2023.

Is RO59 MDY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO59 MDY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2009, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RO59 MDY?

RO59 MDY is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.