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SM04 NEJ

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 155,152 miles on the clock, averaging 10,971 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 SM04 NEJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,152
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
10,971

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading155,152 miles
Reading date
Miles last year98
Average per year10,971
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SM04 NEJ 48k75k101k128k155k '07'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,152 miles
Since last MOT+98 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,054 miles
Since last MOT+6,675 miles
PASS
Mileage148,379 miles
Since last MOT+11,241 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,138 miles
Since last MOT+13,002 miles
PASS
Mileage124,136 miles
Since last MOT+6,823 miles
PASS
Mileage117,313 miles
Since last MOT+8,615 miles
PASS
Mileage108,698 miles
Since last MOT+15,076 miles
PASS
Mileage93,622 miles
Since last MOT+12,187 miles
PASS
Mileage81,435 miles
Since last MOT+11,075 miles
PASS
Mileage70,360 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,360 miles
Since last MOT+10,341 miles
PASS
Mileage60,019 miles
Since last MOT+12,397 miles
PASS
Mileage47,622 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

RegistrationSM04 NEJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About SM04 NEJ

What car is SM04 NEJ?

SM04 NEJ is an red Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.

What is the mileage of SM04 NEJ?

The last recorded mileage for SM04 NEJ was 155,152 miles, recorded on 3 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM04 NEJ passed its MOT?

SM04 NEJ has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Jan 2017.

Is SM04 NEJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM04 NEJ 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 SM04 NEJ?

SM04 NEJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.