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AP53 EVB

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 166,211 miles on the clock, averaging 10,065 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 AP53 EVB

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,211
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,065

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading166,211 miles
Reading date
Miles last year225
Average per year10,065
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP53 EVB 48k78k107k137k166k '07'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,211 miles
Since last MOT+225 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,986 miles
Since last MOT+6,814 miles
PASS
Mileage159,172 miles
Since last MOT+7,281 miles
PASS
Mileage151,891 miles
Since last MOT+11,515 miles
PASS
Mileage140,376 miles
Since last MOT+10,012 miles
PASS
Mileage130,364 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,324 miles
Since last MOT+12,352 miles
PASS
Mileage117,972 miles
Since last MOT+12,610 miles
PASS
Mileage105,362 miles
Since last MOT+13,080 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,282 miles
Since last MOT+11,773 miles
PASS
Mileage80,509 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,499 miles
Since last MOT+11,020 miles
PASS
Mileage69,479 miles
Since last MOT+10,006 miles
PASS
Mileage59,473 miles
Since last MOT+9,092 miles
PASS
Mileage50,381 miles
Since last MOT+2,108 miles
PASS
Mileage48,273 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,273 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 EVB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AP53 EVB

What car is AP53 EVB?

AP53 EVB is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AP53 EVB?

The last recorded mileage for AP53 EVB was 166,211 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP53 EVB passed its MOT?

AP53 EVB has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Oct 2018.

Is AP53 EVB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP53 EVB 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 AP53 EVB?

AP53 EVB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.