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RV54 HLM

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 163,955 miles on the clock, averaging 9,983 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 RV54 HLM

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,955
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,983

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 reading163,955 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,215
Average per year9,983
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV54 HLM 36k68k100k132k164k '07'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,955 miles
Since last MOT+5,215 miles
PASS
Mileage158,740 miles
Since last MOT+7,072 miles
PASS
Mileage151,668 miles
Since last MOT+82 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,586 miles
Since last MOT+3,695 miles
PASS
Mileage147,891 miles
Since last MOT+12,591 miles
PASS
Mileage135,300 miles
Since last MOT+18,231 miles
PASS
Mileage117,069 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,000 miles
Since last MOT+12,575 miles
PASS
Mileage104,425 miles
Since last MOT+6,452 miles
PASS
Mileage97,973 miles
Since last MOT+9,363 miles
PASS
Mileage88,610 miles
Since last MOT+9,756 miles
PASS
Mileage78,854 miles
Since last MOT+9,829 miles
PASS
Mileage69,025 miles
Since last MOT+9,408 miles
PASS
Mileage59,617 miles
Since last MOT+12,606 miles
PASS
Mileage47,011 miles
Since last MOT+11,494 miles
PASS
Mileage35,517 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,517 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 HLM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About RV54 HLM

What car is RV54 HLM?

RV54 HLM is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RV54 HLM?

The last recorded mileage for RV54 HLM was 163,955 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV54 HLM passed its MOT?

RV54 HLM has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2020.

Is RV54 HLM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV54 HLM 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 RV54 HLM?

RV54 HLM is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.