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BF53 RNX

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 137,001 miles on the clock, averaging 6,658 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 BF53 RNX

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,001
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
93%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,658

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 reading137,001 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,031
Average per year6,658
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF53 RNX 59k79k98k118k137k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,001 miles
Since last MOT+6,031 miles
PASS
Mileage130,970 miles
Since last MOT+1,539 miles
PASS
Mileage129,431 miles
PASS
Mileage154,157 miles
Since last MOT+6,448 miles
PASS
Mileage147,709 miles
Since last MOT+12,871 miles
PASS
Mileage134,838 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,836 miles
Since last MOT+11,163 miles
PASS
Mileage123,673 miles
Since last MOT+10,588 miles
PASS
Mileage113,085 miles
Since last MOT+11,392 miles
PASS
Mileage101,693 miles
Since last MOT+12,776 miles
PASS
Mileage88,917 miles
Since last MOT+10,477 miles
PASS
Mileage78,440 miles
Since last MOT+15,109 miles
PASS
Mileage63,331 miles
Since last MOT+4,197 miles
PASS
Mileage59,134 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 RNX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBF — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BF53 RNX

What car is BF53 RNX?

BF53 RNX is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BF53 RNX?

The last recorded mileage for BF53 RNX was 137,001 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF53 RNX passed its MOT?

BF53 RNX has had 14 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (13 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 24 Sep 2018.

Is BF53 RNX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF53 RNX 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 BF53 RNX?

BF53 RNX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.