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AO53 CJE

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Norwich, 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 111,196 miles on the clock, averaging 8,428 miles per year, around 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 AO53 CJE

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,196
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,428

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading111,196 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,470
Average per year8,428
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO53 CJE 26k48k69k90k111k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,196 miles
Since last MOT+3,470 miles
PASS
Mileage107,726 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,726 miles
Since last MOT+6,780 miles
PASS
Mileage100,946 miles
Since last MOT+7,046 miles
PASS
Mileage93,900 miles
Since last MOT+7,944 miles
PASS
Mileage85,956 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,956 miles
Since last MOT+9,142 miles
PASS
Mileage76,814 miles
Since last MOT+6,581 miles
PASS
Mileage70,233 miles
Since last MOT+10,816 miles
PASS
Mileage59,417 miles
Since last MOT+9,462 miles
PASS
Mileage49,955 miles
Since last MOT+1,351 miles
PASS
Mileage48,604 miles
Since last MOT+22,272 miles
PASS
Mileage26,332 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 CJE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AO53 CJE

What car is AO53 CJE?

AO53 CJE is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AO53 CJE?

The last recorded mileage for AO53 CJE was 111,196 miles, recorded on 18 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO53 CJE passed its MOT?

AO53 CJE has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 Mar 2016.

Is AO53 CJE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO53 CJE 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 AO53 CJE?

AO53 CJE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.