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AO53 YLV

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

Black Registered in Norwich, 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 87,326 miles on the clock, averaging 6,186 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 YLV

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,326
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
6,186

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading87,326 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19
Average per year6,186
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AO53 YLV 46k57k67k77k87k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,326 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,307 miles
Since last MOT+4,967 miles
PASS
Mileage82,340 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,337 miles
Since last MOT+9,342 miles
PASS
Mileage72,995 miles
Since last MOT+7,698 miles
PASS
Mileage65,297 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,294 miles
Since last MOT+8,122 miles
PASS
Mileage57,172 miles
Since last MOT+2,014 miles
PASS
Mileage55,158 miles
Since last MOT+5,314 miles
PASS
Mileage49,844 miles
Since last MOT+3,522 miles
PASS
Mileage46,322 miles

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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

RegistrationAO53 YLV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AO53 YLV

What car is AO53 YLV?

AO53 YLV is an black Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AO53 YLV?

The last recorded mileage for AO53 YLV was 87,326 miles, recorded on 31 Jul 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO53 YLV passed its MOT?

AO53 YLV has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 31 Jul 2013.

Is AO53 YLV ULEZ compliant?

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

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