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DE52 NKJ

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 8 (72% pass rate). It has 90,675 miles on the clock, averaging 3,200 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DE52 NKJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
90,675
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
3,200

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading90,675 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,684
Average per year3,200
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DE52 NKJ 26k42k58k74k91k '06'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,675 miles
Since last MOT+5,684 miles
PASS
Mileage84,991 miles
Since last MOT+4,924 miles
PASS
Mileage80,067 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,067 miles
Since last MOT+617 miles
PASS
Mileage79,450 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,450 miles
Since last MOT+1,174 miles
PASS
Mileage78,276 miles
Since last MOT+1,472 miles
PASS
Mileage76,804 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,803 miles
Since last MOT+1,122 miles
PASS
Mileage75,681 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,679 miles
Since last MOT+1,478 miles
PASS
Mileage74,201 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,201 miles
Since last MOT+2,266 miles
PASS
Mileage71,935 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,933 miles
Since last MOT+2,239 miles
PASS
Mileage69,694 miles
Since last MOT+3,437 miles
PASS
Mileage66,257 miles
Since last MOT+3,379 miles
PASS
Mileage62,878 miles
Since last MOT+3,644 miles
PASS
Mileage59,234 miles
Since last MOT+3,387 miles
PASS
Mileage55,847 miles
Since last MOT+2,567 miles
PASS
Mileage53,280 miles
Since last MOT+3,259 miles
PASS
Mileage50,021 miles
Since last MOT+4,169 miles
PASS
Mileage45,852 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,848 miles
Since last MOT+4,459 miles
PASS
Mileage41,389 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,388 miles
Since last MOT+4,118 miles
PASS
Mileage37,270 miles
Since last MOT+4,459 miles
PASS
Mileage32,811 miles
Since last MOT+7,186 miles
PASS
Mileage25,625 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 NKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About DE52 NKJ

What car is DE52 NKJ?

DE52 NKJ is a black Audi A3, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DE52 NKJ?

The last recorded mileage for DE52 NKJ was 90,675 miles, recorded on 22 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE52 NKJ passed its MOT?

DE52 NKJ has had 29 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (21 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 22 May 2026.

Is DE52 NKJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE52 NKJ 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 DE52 NKJ?

DE52 NKJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.