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BC03 PBX

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 11 (52% pass rate). It has 178,752 miles on the clock, averaging 9,949 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 BC03 PBX

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,752
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
52%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
9,949

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading178,752 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year9,949
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BC03 PBX 62k91k120k150k179k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,752 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,744 miles
Since last MOT+5,970 miles
PASS
Mileage172,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,774 miles
Since last MOT+3,656 miles
PASS
Mileage169,118 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,117 miles
Since last MOT+3,847 miles
PASS
Mileage165,270 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,270 miles
Since last MOT+36,144 miles
PASS
Mileage129,126 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,118 miles
Since last MOT+8,842 miles
PASS
Mileage150,276 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,276 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,273 miles
Since last MOT+10,509 miles
PASS
Mileage139,764 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,758 miles
Since last MOT+8,517 miles
PASS
Mileage131,241 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,240 miles
Since last MOT+10,368 miles
PASS
Mileage120,872 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,871 miles
Since last MOT+15,762 miles
PASS
Mileage105,109 miles
Since last MOT+601 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,508 miles
Since last MOT+20,010 miles
PASS
Mileage84,498 miles
Since last MOT+22,439 miles
PASS
Mileage62,059 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

RegistrationBC03 PBX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBC — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About BC03 PBX

What car is BC03 PBX?

BC03 PBX is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BC03 PBX?

The last recorded mileage for BC03 PBX was 178,752 miles, recorded on 23 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BC03 PBX passed its MOT?

BC03 PBX has had 23 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (12 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 23 Apr 2018.

Is BC03 PBX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BC03 PBX 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 BC03 PBX?

BC03 PBX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.