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BT53 GZP

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
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 2004 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 144,775 miles on the clock, averaging 6,573 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 BT53 GZP

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,775
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,573

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 reading144,775 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,573
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BT53 GZP 54k76k99k122k145k '07'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,775 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,775 miles
Since last MOT+4,549 miles
PASS
Mileage140,226 miles
Since last MOT+251 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,975 miles
Since last MOT+6,888 miles
PASS
Mileage133,087 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,061 miles
Since last MOT+5,048 miles
PASS
Mileage128,013 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,979 miles
Since last MOT+7,085 miles
PASS
Mileage120,894 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,894 miles
Since last MOT+9,268 miles
PASS
Mileage111,626 miles
Since last MOT+13,721 miles
PASS
Mileage97,905 miles
Since last MOT+11,753 miles
PASS
Mileage86,152 miles
Since last MOT+4,460 miles
PASS
Mileage81,692 miles
Since last MOT+720 miles
PASS
Mileage80,972 miles
Since last MOT+5,125 miles
PASS
Mileage75,847 miles
Since last MOT+6,070 miles
PASS
Mileage69,777 miles
Since last MOT+4,723 miles
PASS
Mileage65,054 miles
Since last MOT+6,748 miles
PASS
Mileage58,306 miles
Since last MOT+4,737 miles
PASS
Mileage53,569 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 GZP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBT — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BT53 GZP

What car is BT53 GZP?

BT53 GZP is a grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BT53 GZP?

The last recorded mileage for BT53 GZP was 144,775 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT53 GZP passed its MOT?

BT53 GZP has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Dec 2020.

Is BT53 GZP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BT53 GZP 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 BT53 GZP?

BT53 GZP is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.