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CE53 PCZ

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

Blue Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1984cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 132,981 miles on the clock, averaging 4,017 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TFSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) and cam follower (part 06d109309c).

MOT & Mileage History for CE53 PCZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,981
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,017

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading132,981 miles
Reading date
Miles last year955
Average per year4,017
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 PCZ 74k89k103k118k133k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage132,981 miles
Since last MOT+955 miles
PASS
Mileage132,026 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,025 miles
Since last MOT+2,452 miles
PASS
Mileage129,573 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,528 miles
Since last MOT+3,042 miles
PASS
Mileage126,486 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,485 miles
Since last MOT+2,707 miles
PASS
Mileage123,778 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,778 miles
Since last MOT+3,684 miles
PASS
Mileage120,094 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,094 miles
Since last MOT+4,125 miles
PASS
Mileage115,969 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,969 miles
Since last MOT+4,271 miles
PASS
Mileage111,698 miles
Since last MOT+2,399 miles
PASS
Mileage109,299 miles
Since last MOT+2,512 miles
PASS
Mileage106,787 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,781 miles
Since last MOT+3,488 miles
PASS
Mileage103,293 miles
Since last MOT+10,469 miles
PASS
Mileage92,824 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,824 miles
Since last MOT+6,020 miles
PASS
Mileage86,804 miles
Since last MOT+8,263 miles
PASS
Mileage78,541 miles
Since last MOT+4,770 miles
PASS
Mileage73,771 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

These are the most commonly reported problems on Audi A3 models (2003–2012), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) and Cam Follower (part 06D109309C)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 PCZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CE53 PCZ

What car is CE53 PCZ?

CE53 PCZ is a blue Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.

What is the mileage of CE53 PCZ?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 PCZ was 132,981 miles, recorded on 8 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 PCZ passed its MOT?

CE53 PCZ has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 8 Jun 2021.

Is CE53 PCZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE53 PCZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is CE53 PCZ?

CE53 PCZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.