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DF03 EAY

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
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 2003 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). The 2.0 TDI PD engine is known for oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver).

MOT & Mileage History for DF03 EAY

MOT Status
Due date passed
N/A
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,358

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading157,538 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,035
Average per year9,358
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DF03 EAY 59k83k108k133k158k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
PASS
Mileage157,538 miles
Since last MOT+9,035 miles
PASS
Mileage148,503 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,499 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage126,398 miles
Since last MOT+6,460 miles
PASS
Mileage119,938 miles
Since last MOT+13,864 miles
PASS
Mileage106,074 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,812 miles
Since last MOT+16,112 miles
PASS
Mileage102,700 miles
Since last MOT+8,056 miles
PASS
Mileage94,644 miles
Since last MOT+2,250 miles
PASS
Mileage92,394 miles
Since last MOT+10,212 miles
PASS
Mileage82,182 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,182 miles
Since last MOT+15,233 miles
PASS
Mileage66,949 miles
Since last MOT+8,306 miles
PASS
Mileage58,643 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 EAY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About DF03 EAY

What car is DF03 EAY?

DF03 EAY is a grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

Has DF03 EAY passed its MOT?

DF03 EAY has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2018.

Is DF03 EAY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF03 EAY 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 DF03 EAY?

DF03 EAY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.