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AX53 HRP

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
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 2004 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 144,885 miles on the clock, averaging 9,512 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 HRP

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,885
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,512

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 reading144,885 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,838
Average per year9,512
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AX53 HRP 28k57k86k116k145k '07'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,885 miles
Since last MOT+5,838 miles
PASS
Mileage139,047 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,047 miles
Since last MOT+309 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,738 miles
Since last MOT+7,202 miles
PASS
Mileage131,536 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,536 miles
Since last MOT+11,197 miles
PASS
Mileage120,339 miles
Since last MOT+5,153 miles
PASS
Mileage115,186 miles
Since last MOT+12,099 miles
PASS
Mileage103,087 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,087 miles
Since last MOT+17,096 miles
PASS
Mileage85,991 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,991 miles
Since last MOT+12,441 miles
PASS
Mileage73,550 miles
Since last MOT+12,660 miles
PASS
Mileage60,890 miles
Since last MOT+6,416 miles
PASS
Mileage54,474 miles
Since last MOT+9,046 miles
PASS
Mileage45,428 miles
Since last MOT+9,436 miles
PASS
Mileage35,992 miles
Since last MOT+8,377 miles
PASS
Mileage27,615 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 HRP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAX — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AX53 HRP

What car is AX53 HRP?

AX53 HRP is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2004.

What is the mileage of AX53 HRP?

The last recorded mileage for AX53 HRP was 144,885 miles, recorded on 10 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AX53 HRP passed its MOT?

AX53 HRP has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 May 2019.

Is AX53 HRP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AX53 HRP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, 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 HRP?

AX53 HRP is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.