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RY53 TUW

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 130,602 miles on the clock, averaging 5,449 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RY53 TUW

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,602
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
5,449

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading130,602 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19,081
Average per year5,449
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY53 TUW 93k102k112k121k131k '07'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,602 miles
Since last MOT+19,081 miles
PASS
Mileage111,521 miles
PASS
Mileage195,585 miles
Since last MOT+16,867 miles
PASS
Mileage178,718 miles
Since last MOT+202 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,516 miles
Since last MOT+19,481 miles
PASS
Mileage159,035 miles
Since last MOT+1,433 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,602 miles
Since last MOT+24,976 miles
PASS
Mileage132,626 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,626 miles
Since last MOT+39,573 miles
PASS
Mileage93,053 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 TUW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RY53 TUW

What car is RY53 TUW?

RY53 TUW is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RY53 TUW?

The last recorded mileage for RY53 TUW was 130,602 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY53 TUW passed its MOT?

RY53 TUW has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2013.

Is RY53 TUW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY53 TUW 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 RY53 TUW?

RY53 TUW is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.