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DF53 NXU

2004 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

Blue Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 2004 Audi A3 Petrol 1984cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 89,229 miles on the clock, averaging 5,190 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TFSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) and cam follower (part 06d109309c).

MOT & Mileage History for DF53 NXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,229
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,190

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading89,229 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,896
Average per year5,190
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DF53 NXU 30k45k60k74k89k '07'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,229 miles
Since last MOT+4,896 miles
PASS
Mileage84,333 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,333 miles
Since last MOT+6,470 miles
PASS
Mileage77,863 miles
Since last MOT+2,436 miles
PASS
Mileage75,427 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,427 miles
Since last MOT+11,381 miles
PASS
Mileage64,046 miles
Since last MOT+2,692 miles
PASS
Mileage61,354 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,354 miles
Since last MOT+8,015 miles
PASS
Mileage53,339 miles
Since last MOT+4,984 miles
PASS
Mileage48,355 miles
Since last MOT+5,031 miles
PASS
Mileage43,324 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,324 miles
Since last MOT+5,158 miles
PASS
Mileage38,166 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,166 miles
Since last MOT+4,160 miles
PASS
Mileage34,006 miles
Since last MOT+3,640 miles
PASS
Mileage30,366 miles
Since last MOT+74 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,292 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

These are the most commonly reported problems on Audi A3 models (2003–2012), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) and Cam Follower (part 06D109309C)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 NXU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DF53 NXU

What car is DF53 NXU?

DF53 NXU is a blue Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Chester in 2004.

What is the mileage of DF53 NXU?

The last recorded mileage for DF53 NXU was 89,229 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF53 NXU passed its MOT?

DF53 NXU has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Oct 2018.

Is DF53 NXU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF53 NXU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is DF53 NXU?

DF53 NXU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.