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DU53 HNM

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 116,544 miles on the clock, averaging 8,182 miles per year, around 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 DU53 HNM

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,544
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,182

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading116,544 miles
Reading date
Miles last year185
Average per year8,182
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DU53 HNM 26k49k71k94k117k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,544 miles
Since last MOT+185 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,359 miles
Since last MOT+6,047 miles
PASS
Mileage110,312 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,287 miles
Since last MOT+5,618 miles
PASS
Mileage104,669 miles
Since last MOT+5,033 miles
PASS
Mileage99,636 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,636 miles
Since last MOT+6,561 miles
PASS
Mileage93,075 miles
Since last MOT+7,262 miles
PASS
Mileage85,813 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,813 miles
Since last MOT+13,838 miles
PASS
Mileage71,975 miles
Since last MOT+10,902 miles
PASS
Mileage61,073 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,073 miles
Since last MOT+7,701 miles
PASS
Mileage53,372 miles
Since last MOT+8,383 miles
PASS
Mileage44,989 miles
Since last MOT+9,796 miles
PASS
Mileage35,193 miles
Since last MOT+9,303 miles
PASS
Mileage25,890 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 HNM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDU — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DU53 HNM

What car is DU53 HNM?

DU53 HNM is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.

What is the mileage of DU53 HNM?

The last recorded mileage for DU53 HNM was 116,544 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DU53 HNM passed its MOT?

DU53 HNM has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Oct 2017.

Is DU53 HNM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DU53 HNM 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 DU53 HNM?

DU53 HNM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.