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AK53 TMX

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
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 2003 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 198,360 miles on the clock, averaging 13,964 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 AK53 TMX

MOT Status
Due date passed
198,360
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
13,964

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 reading198,360 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year13,964
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK53 TMX 57k92k128k163k198k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage198,360 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage198,358 miles
PASS
Mileage235,958 miles
Since last MOT+6,005 miles
PASS
Mileage229,953 miles
Since last MOT+10,316 miles
PASS
Mileage219,637 miles
Since last MOT+18,844 miles
PASS
Mileage200,793 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage200,793 miles
Since last MOT+22,781 miles
PASS
Mileage178,012 miles
Since last MOT+176 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,836 miles
Since last MOT+21,051 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,785 miles
Since last MOT+21,571 miles
PASS
Mileage135,214 miles
Since last MOT+18,568 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,646 miles
Since last MOT+30,187 miles
PASS
Mileage86,459 miles
Since last MOT+29,362 miles
PASS
Mileage57,097 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 TMX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AK53 TMX

What car is AK53 TMX?

AK53 TMX is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AK53 TMX?

The last recorded mileage for AK53 TMX was 198,360 miles, recorded on 8 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK53 TMX passed its MOT?

AK53 TMX has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Nov 2016.

Is AK53 TMX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK53 TMX 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 AK53 TMX?

AK53 TMX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.