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CP53 FGM

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 9 (53% pass rate). It has 93,974 miles on the clock, averaging 3,569 miles per year, well 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 CP53 FGM

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,974
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
53%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
3,569

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading93,974 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,569
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CP53 FGM 50k61k72k83k94k '07'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,974 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,974 miles
PASS
Mileage181,058 miles
Since last MOT+18,697 miles
PASS
Mileage162,361 miles
Since last MOT+104 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,257 miles
Since last MOT+17,252 miles
PASS
Mileage145,005 miles
Since last MOT+13,447 miles
PASS
Mileage131,558 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,558 miles
Since last MOT+11,224 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,334 miles
Since last MOT+11,941 miles
PASS
Mileage108,393 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,393 miles
Since last MOT+10,092 miles
PASS
Mileage98,301 miles
Since last MOT+9,492 miles
PASS
Mileage88,809 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,809 miles
Since last MOT+8,076 miles
PASS
Mileage80,733 miles
Since last MOT+458 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,275 miles
Since last MOT+8,240 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,035 miles
Since last MOT+8,694 miles
PASS
Mileage63,341 miles
Since last MOT+13,540 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,801 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 FGM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeCP — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CP53 FGM

What car is CP53 FGM?

CP53 FGM is a grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Swansea in 2004.

What is the mileage of CP53 FGM?

The last recorded mileage for CP53 FGM was 93,974 miles, recorded on 23 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CP53 FGM passed its MOT?

CP53 FGM has had 19 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (10 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 23 May 2019.

Is CP53 FGM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CP53 FGM 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 CP53 FGM?

CP53 FGM is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.