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AX53 AOG

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 264,843 miles on the clock, averaging 16,604 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 AX53 AOG

MOT Status
Due date passed
264,843
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
16,604

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 reading264,843 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,138
Average per year16,604
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AX53 AOG 61k112k163k214k265k '07'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage264,843 miles
Since last MOT+2,138 miles
PASS
Mileage262,705 miles
Since last MOT+3,316 miles
PASS
Mileage259,389 miles
Since last MOT+9,112 miles
PASS
Mileage250,277 miles
Since last MOT+16,494 miles
PASS
Mileage233,783 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage233,756 miles
Since last MOT+14,444 miles
PASS
Mileage219,312 miles
Since last MOT+23,663 miles
PASS
Mileage195,649 miles
Since last MOT+21,507 miles
PASS
Mileage174,142 miles
Since last MOT+23,294 miles
PASS
Mileage150,848 miles
Since last MOT+22,437 miles
PASS
Mileage128,411 miles
Since last MOT+24,188 miles
PASS
Mileage104,223 miles
Since last MOT+1,128 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,095 miles
Since last MOT+21,684 miles
PASS
Mileage81,411 miles
Since last MOT+19,930 miles
PASS
Mileage61,481 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,424 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 AOG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAX — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AX53 AOG

What car is AX53 AOG?

AX53 AOG is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AX53 AOG?

The last recorded mileage for AX53 AOG was 264,843 miles, recorded on 17 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AX53 AOG passed its MOT?

AX53 AOG has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 17 May 2019.

Is AX53 AOG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AX53 AOG 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 AX53 AOG?

AX53 AOG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.