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SP54 VTU

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 172,367 miles on the clock, averaging 9,190 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 SP54 VTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,367
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,190

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 reading172,367 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,190
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SP54 VTU 34k69k103k138k172k '07'22'17

Check SP54 VTU

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,367 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,367 miles
Since last MOT+10,829 miles
PASS
Mileage161,538 miles
Since last MOT+6,435 miles
PASS
Mileage155,103 miles
Since last MOT+8,506 miles
PASS
Mileage146,597 miles
Since last MOT+6,487 miles
PASS
Mileage140,110 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,094 miles
Since last MOT+9,085 miles
PASS
Mileage131,009 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,007 miles
Since last MOT+9,327 miles
PASS
Mileage121,680 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,676 miles
Since last MOT+6,951 miles
PASS
Mileage114,725 miles
Since last MOT+9,157 miles
PASS
Mileage105,568 miles
Since last MOT+7,523 miles
PASS
Mileage98,045 miles
Since last MOT+9,265 miles
PASS
Mileage88,780 miles
Since last MOT+15,480 miles
PASS
Mileage73,300 miles
Since last MOT+10,069 miles
PASS
Mileage63,231 miles
Since last MOT+10,726 miles
PASS
Mileage52,505 miles
Since last MOT+8,730 miles
PASS
Mileage43,775 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,775 miles
Since last MOT+9,690 miles
PASS
Mileage34,085 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 VTU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSP — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About SP54 VTU

What car is SP54 VTU?

SP54 VTU is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Dundee in 2004.

What is the mileage of SP54 VTU?

The last recorded mileage for SP54 VTU was 172,367 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SP54 VTU passed its MOT?

SP54 VTU has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Sep 2022.

Is SP54 VTU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SP54 VTU 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 SP54 VTU?

SP54 VTU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.