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AF53 YCL

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 2003 Audi A3 Petrol 1984cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 139,808 miles on the clock, averaging 9,180 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TFSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) and cam follower (part 06d109309c).

MOT & Mileage History for AF53 YCL

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,808
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,180

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 reading139,808 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,180
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AF53 YCL 46k69k93k116k140k '06'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,808 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,808 miles
Since last MOT+8,069 miles
PASS
Mileage131,739 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,739 miles
Since last MOT+15,283 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,456 miles
Since last MOT+6,307 miles
PASS
Mileage110,149 miles
Since last MOT+5,497 miles
PASS
Mileage104,652 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,652 miles
Since last MOT+7,418 miles
PASS
Mileage97,234 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,234 miles
Since last MOT+10,695 miles
PASS
Mileage86,539 miles
Since last MOT+9,737 miles
PASS
Mileage76,802 miles
Since last MOT+9,387 miles
PASS
Mileage67,415 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,415 miles
Since last MOT+9,851 miles
PASS
Mileage57,564 miles
Since last MOT+12,024 miles
PASS
Mileage45,540 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

These are the most commonly reported problems on Audi A3 models (2003–2012), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) and Cam Follower (part 06D109309C)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 YCL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AF53 YCL

What car is AF53 YCL?

AF53 YCL is an black Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AF53 YCL?

The last recorded mileage for AF53 YCL was 139,808 miles, recorded on 20 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF53 YCL passed its MOT?

AF53 YCL has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Dec 2016.

Is AF53 YCL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF53 YCL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AF53 YCL?

AF53 YCL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.