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EN53 JWJ

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 129,195 miles on the clock, averaging 8,711 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 EN53 JWJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,195
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
8,711

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 reading129,195 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,711
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EN53 JWJ 36k59k82k106k129k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,195 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,195 miles
Since last MOT+6,546 miles
PASS
Mileage122,649 miles
Since last MOT+7,068 miles
PASS
Mileage115,581 miles
Since last MOT+234 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,347 miles
Since last MOT+13,796 miles
PASS
Mileage101,551 miles
Since last MOT+12,237 miles
PASS
Mileage89,314 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,304 miles
Since last MOT+3,482 miles
PASS
Mileage85,822 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,822 miles
Since last MOT+5,497 miles
PASS
Mileage80,325 miles
Since last MOT+2,250 miles
PASS
Mileage78,075 miles
Since last MOT+8,801 miles
PASS
Mileage69,274 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,274 miles
Since last MOT+10,140 miles
PASS
Mileage59,134 miles
Since last MOT+10,522 miles
PASS
Mileage48,612 miles
Since last MOT+13,068 miles
PASS
Mileage35,544 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 JWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEN — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EN53 JWJ

What car is EN53 JWJ?

EN53 JWJ is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EN53 JWJ?

The last recorded mileage for EN53 JWJ was 129,195 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EN53 JWJ passed its MOT?

EN53 JWJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2017.

Is EN53 JWJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EN53 JWJ 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 EN53 JWJ?

EN53 JWJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.