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DE53 DPU

2003 Audi A4 · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 A4 Diesel 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 237,703 miles on the clock, averaging 8,447 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DE53 DPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
237,703
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,447

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading237,703 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,621
Average per year8,447
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DE53 DPU 93k129k165k202k238k '06'23'16

Check DE53 DPU

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage237,703 miles
Since last MOT+3,621 miles
PASS
Mileage234,082 miles
Since last MOT+6,577 miles
PASS
Mileage227,505 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage227,505 miles
Since last MOT+5,817 miles
PASS
Mileage221,688 miles
Since last MOT+7,243 miles
PASS
Mileage214,445 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage214,445 miles
Since last MOT+5,453 miles
PASS
Mileage208,992 miles
Since last MOT+10,571 miles
PASS
Mileage198,421 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage198,421 miles
Since last MOT+19,873 miles
PASS
Mileage178,548 miles
Since last MOT+5,977 miles
PASS
Mileage172,571 miles
Since last MOT+8,907 miles
PASS
Mileage163,664 miles
Since last MOT+10,965 miles
PASS
Mileage152,699 miles
Since last MOT+9,053 miles
PASS
Mileage143,646 miles
Since last MOT+10,557 miles
PASS
Mileage133,089 miles
Since last MOT+9,609 miles
PASS
Mileage123,480 miles
Since last MOT+8,040 miles
PASS
Mileage115,440 miles
Since last MOT+6,699 miles
PASS
Mileage108,741 miles
Since last MOT+7,402 miles
PASS
Mileage101,339 miles
Since last MOT+8,390 miles
PASS
Mileage92,949 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 DPU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DE53 DPU

What car is DE53 DPU?

DE53 DPU is a silver Audi A4, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DE53 DPU?

The last recorded mileage for DE53 DPU was 237,703 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE53 DPU passed its MOT?

DE53 DPU has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2023.

Is DE53 DPU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 DPU 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 DE53 DPU?

DE53 DPU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.