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BC03 PBY

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 140,887 miles on the clock, averaging 7,247 miles per year, below 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 PBY

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,887
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,247

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading140,887 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,625
Average per year7,247
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BC03 PBY 23k52k82k111k141k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,887 miles
Since last MOT+2,625 miles
PASS
Mileage138,262 miles
Since last MOT+6,626 miles
PASS
Mileage131,636 miles
Since last MOT+5,843 miles
PASS
Mileage125,793 miles
Since last MOT+197 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,596 miles
Since last MOT+3,323 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,273 miles
Since last MOT+5,410 miles
PASS
Mileage116,863 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,863 miles
Since last MOT+2,970 miles
PASS
Mileage113,893 miles
Since last MOT+2,706 miles
PASS
Mileage111,187 miles
Since last MOT+5,698 miles
PASS
Mileage105,489 miles
Since last MOT+6,112 miles
PASS
Mileage99,377 miles
Since last MOT+7,776 miles
PASS
Mileage91,601 miles
Since last MOT+10,089 miles
PASS
Mileage81,512 miles
Since last MOT+11,019 miles
PASS
Mileage70,493 miles
Since last MOT+14,421 miles
PASS
Mileage56,072 miles
Since last MOT+7,335 miles
PASS
Mileage48,737 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,733 miles
Since last MOT+7,522 miles
PASS
Mileage41,211 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,204 miles
Since last MOT+9,138 miles
PASS
Mileage32,066 miles
Since last MOT+9,371 miles
PASS
Mileage22,695 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BC03 PBY

What car is BC03 PBY?

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

What is the mileage of BC03 PBY?

The last recorded mileage for BC03 PBY was 140,887 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BC03 PBY passed its MOT?

BC03 PBY has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2022.

Is BC03 PBY ULEZ compliant?

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

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