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AJ53 HYH

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 2003 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 245,829 miles on the clock, averaging 14,263 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 AJ53 HYH

MOT Status
Due date passed
245,829
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
14,263

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading245,829 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,701
Average per year14,263
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 HYH 55k103k151k198k246k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage245,829 miles
Since last MOT+15,701 miles
PASS
Mileage230,128 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage230,128 miles
Since last MOT+8,379 miles
PASS
Mileage221,749 miles
Since last MOT+6,203 miles
PASS
Mileage215,546 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage215,546 miles
Since last MOT+6,415 miles
PASS
Mileage209,131 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage209,131 miles
Since last MOT+8,743 miles
FAIL
Mileage200,388 miles
Since last MOT+13,434 miles
FAIL
Mileage186,954 miles
Since last MOT+18,986 miles
PASS
Mileage167,968 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,968 miles
Since last MOT+20,195 miles
PASS
Mileage147,773 miles
Since last MOT+17,674 miles
PASS
Mileage130,099 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,099 miles
Since last MOT+18,256 miles
PASS
Mileage111,843 miles
Since last MOT+22,044 miles
PASS
Mileage89,799 miles
Since last MOT+17,010 miles
PASS
Mileage72,789 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,789 miles
Since last MOT+17,339 miles
PASS
Mileage55,450 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,450 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 HYH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AJ53 HYH

What car is AJ53 HYH?

AJ53 HYH is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AJ53 HYH?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 HYH was 245,829 miles, recorded on 16 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 HYH passed its MOT?

AJ53 HYH has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 16 Mar 2020.

Is AJ53 HYH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ53 HYH is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AJ53 HYH?

AJ53 HYH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.