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DK53 GDX

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 2004 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 166,394 miles on the clock, averaging 12,268 miles per year, above 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 DK53 GDX

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,394
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2007
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
12,268

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading166,394 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,207
Average per year12,268
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DK53 GDX 84k104k125k146k166k '07'13'08

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,394 miles
Since last MOT+15,207 miles
PASS
Mileage151,187 miles
Since last MOT+14,205 miles
PASS
Mileage136,982 miles
Since last MOT+7,973 miles
PASS
Mileage129,009 miles
Since last MOT+4,708 miles
PASS
Mileage124,301 miles
Since last MOT+18,733 miles
PASS
Mileage105,568 miles
Since last MOT+11,853 miles
PASS
Mileage93,715 miles
Since last MOT+4,510 miles
PASS
Mileage89,205 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage89,205 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,205 miles
Since last MOT+5,439 miles
PASS
Mileage83,766 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 GDX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeDK — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DK53 GDX

What car is DK53 GDX?

DK53 GDX is a blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chester in 2004.

What is the mileage of DK53 GDX?

The last recorded mileage for DK53 GDX was 166,394 miles, recorded on 5 Oct 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DK53 GDX passed its MOT?

DK53 GDX has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 5 Oct 2013.

Is DK53 GDX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DK53 GDX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is DK53 GDX?

DK53 GDX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.