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SO04 HPJ

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 147,718 miles on the clock, averaging 9,143 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 SO04 HPJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,718
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,143

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 reading147,718 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,856
Average per year9,143
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO04 HPJ 38k65k93k120k148k '07'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,718 miles
Since last MOT+4,856 miles
PASS
Mileage142,862 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,862 miles
Since last MOT+5,388 miles
PASS
Mileage137,474 miles
Since last MOT+6,516 miles
PASS
Mileage130,958 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,953 miles
Since last MOT+9,032 miles
PASS
Mileage121,921 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,921 miles
Since last MOT+10,174 miles
PASS
Mileage111,747 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,747 miles
Since last MOT+5,466 miles
PASS
Mileage106,281 miles
Since last MOT+15,171 miles
PASS
Mileage91,110 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,110 miles
Since last MOT+13,066 miles
PASS
Mileage78,044 miles
Since last MOT+13,692 miles
PASS
Mileage64,352 miles
Since last MOT+8,578 miles
PASS
Mileage55,774 miles
Since last MOT+10,534 miles
PASS
Mileage45,240 miles
Since last MOT+7,639 miles
PASS
Mileage37,601 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 HPJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About SO04 HPJ

What car is SO04 HPJ?

SO04 HPJ is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.

What is the mileage of SO04 HPJ?

The last recorded mileage for SO04 HPJ was 147,718 miles, recorded on 13 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO04 HPJ passed its MOT?

SO04 HPJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Jun 2019.

Is SO04 HPJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO04 HPJ 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 SO04 HPJ?

SO04 HPJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.