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DC03 DXG

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 119,578 miles on the clock, averaging 6,505 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 DC03 DXG

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,578
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,505

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading119,578 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,454
Average per year6,505
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DC03 DXG 56k72k88k104k120k '06'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,578 miles
Since last MOT+4,454 miles
PASS
Mileage115,124 miles
PASS
Mileage187,068 miles
Since last MOT+12,682 miles
PASS
Mileage174,386 miles
Since last MOT+26,110 miles
PASS
Mileage148,276 miles
Since last MOT+27,018 miles
PASS
Mileage121,258 miles
Since last MOT+25,513 miles
PASS
Mileage95,745 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,072 miles
Since last MOT+62,041 miles
PASS
Mileage92,031 miles
Since last MOT+17,204 miles
PASS
Mileage74,827 miles
Since last MOT+16,842 miles
PASS
Mileage57,985 miles
Since last MOT+1,512 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,473 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 DXG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDC — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About DC03 DXG

What car is DC03 DXG?

DC03 DXG is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DC03 DXG?

The last recorded mileage for DC03 DXG was 119,578 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DC03 DXG passed its MOT?

DC03 DXG has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 10 Feb 2016.

Is DC03 DXG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DC03 DXG 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 DC03 DXG?

DC03 DXG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.