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CV53 OLA

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Swansea, 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 119,385 miles on the clock, averaging 8,118 miles per year, around 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 CV53 OLA

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,385
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
100%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,118

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading119,385 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,475
Average per year8,118
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CV53 OLA 22k46k70k95k119k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,385 miles
Since last MOT+7,475 miles
PASS
Mileage111,910 miles
Since last MOT+4,906 miles
PASS
Mileage107,004 miles
Since last MOT+4,526 miles
PASS
Mileage102,478 miles
Since last MOT+5,449 miles
PASS
Mileage97,029 miles
Since last MOT+2,523 miles
PASS
Mileage94,506 miles
Since last MOT+4,621 miles
PASS
Mileage89,885 miles
Since last MOT+9,511 miles
PASS
Mileage80,374 miles
Since last MOT+13,034 miles
PASS
Mileage67,340 miles
Since last MOT+17,344 miles
PASS
Mileage49,996 miles
Since last MOT+15,328 miles
PASS
Mileage34,668 miles
Since last MOT+13,128 miles
PASS
Mileage21,540 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 OLA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CV53 OLA

What car is CV53 OLA?

CV53 OLA is a silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.

What is the mileage of CV53 OLA?

The last recorded mileage for CV53 OLA was 119,385 miles, recorded on 31 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV53 OLA passed its MOT?

CV53 OLA has had 12 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (12 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 31 Aug 2018.

Is CV53 OLA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV53 OLA 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 CV53 OLA?

CV53 OLA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.