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CK53 NXB

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 159,914 miles on the clock, averaging 9,424 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 CK53 NXB

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,914
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,424

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 reading159,914 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,890
Average per year9,424
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CK53 NXB 37k68k98k129k160k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,914 miles
Since last MOT+9,890 miles
PASS
Mileage150,024 miles
Since last MOT+4,301 miles
PASS
Mileage145,723 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,723 miles
Since last MOT+3,926 miles
PASS
Mileage141,797 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,750 miles
Since last MOT+6,927 miles
PASS
Mileage134,823 miles
Since last MOT+16,300 miles
PASS
Mileage118,523 miles
Since last MOT+9,761 miles
PASS
Mileage108,762 miles
Since last MOT+11,719 miles
PASS
Mileage97,043 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,043 miles
Since last MOT+11,821 miles
PASS
Mileage85,222 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,222 miles
Since last MOT+12,782 miles
PASS
Mileage72,440 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,440 miles
Since last MOT+12,937 miles
PASS
Mileage59,503 miles
Since last MOT+12,366 miles
PASS
Mileage47,137 miles
Since last MOT+10,181 miles
PASS
Mileage36,956 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 NXB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCK — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CK53 NXB

What car is CK53 NXB?

CK53 NXB is a silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.

What is the mileage of CK53 NXB?

The last recorded mileage for CK53 NXB was 159,914 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CK53 NXB passed its MOT?

CK53 NXB has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Sep 2019.

Is CK53 NXB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CK53 NXB 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 CK53 NXB?

CK53 NXB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.