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SW04 DYC

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 72,860 miles on the clock, averaging 5,213 miles per year, 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 SW04 DYC

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,860
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,213

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 reading72,860 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year5,213
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SW04 DYC 26k37k49k61k73k '07'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,860 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,857 miles
Since last MOT+5,833 miles
PASS
Mileage67,024 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,022 miles
Since last MOT+5,473 miles
PASS
Mileage61,549 miles
Since last MOT+2,159 miles
PASS
Mileage59,390 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,390 miles
Since last MOT+3,251 miles
PASS
Mileage56,139 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,139 miles
Since last MOT+6,439 miles
PASS
Mileage49,700 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,700 miles
Since last MOT+4,230 miles
PASS
Mileage45,470 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,470 miles
Since last MOT+6,583 miles
PASS
Mileage38,887 miles
Since last MOT+7,148 miles
PASS
Mileage31,739 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,739 miles
Since last MOT+6,039 miles
PASS
Mileage25,700 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,700 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 DYC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About SW04 DYC

What car is SW04 DYC?

SW04 DYC is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2004.

What is the mileage of SW04 DYC?

The last recorded mileage for SW04 DYC was 72,860 miles, recorded on 13 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW04 DYC passed its MOT?

SW04 DYC has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 13 May 2016.

Is SW04 DYC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW04 DYC 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 SW04 DYC?

SW04 DYC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.