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RY54 EPC

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Orange Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourOrange
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 135,047 miles on the clock, averaging 4,083 miles per year, well below 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 RY54 EPC

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,047
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,083

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

Low mileage
Latest reading135,047 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17
Average per year4,083
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY54 EPC 97k106k116k125k135k '07'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,047 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,030 miles
Since last MOT+12,297 miles
PASS
Mileage122,733 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,733 miles
Since last MOT+15,344 miles
PASS
Mileage107,389 miles
Since last MOT+10,407 miles
PASS
Mileage96,982 miles
Since last MOT+3,765 miles
PASS
Mileage93,217 miles
Since last MOT+11,701 miles
PASS
Mileage81,516 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,516 miles
Since last MOT+14,626 miles
PASS
Mileage66,890 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,890 miles
PASS
Mileage119,320 miles
Since last MOT+22,548 miles
PASS
Mileage96,772 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,772 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 EPC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About RY54 EPC

What car is RY54 EPC?

RY54 EPC is an orange Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RY54 EPC?

The last recorded mileage for RY54 EPC was 135,047 miles, recorded on 19 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY54 EPC passed its MOT?

RY54 EPC has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Apr 2017.

Is RY54 EPC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY54 EPC 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 RY54 EPC?

RY54 EPC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.