Vehicle summary
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 160,616 miles on the clock, averaging 7,098 miles per year, below 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 AO53 AET
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 160,616 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,452 |
| Average per year | 7,098 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Audi A3
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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) and Cam Follower (part 06D109309C)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AO53 AET |
| Make | Audi |
| Model | A3 |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1984cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AO — Norwich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AO53 AET
What car is AO53 AET?
AO53 AET is an grey Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.
What is the mileage of AO53 AET?
The last recorded mileage for AO53 AET was 160,616 miles, recorded on 7 Apr 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AO53 AET passed its MOT?
AO53 AET has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 7 Apr 2020.
Is AO53 AET ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO53 AET 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 AO53 AET?
AO53 AET is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.