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EN53 NDE

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 160,498 miles on the clock, averaging 12,035 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 EN53 NDE

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,498
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
12,035

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 reading160,498 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,434
Average per year12,035
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EN53 NDE 32k64k96k128k160k '06'17'10

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,498 miles
Since last MOT+16,434 miles
PASS
Mileage144,064 miles
Since last MOT+7,802 miles
PASS
Mileage136,262 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,262 miles
Since last MOT+11,547 miles
PASS
Mileage124,715 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,715 miles
Since last MOT+13,900 miles
PASS
Mileage110,815 miles
Since last MOT+17,683 miles
PASS
Mileage93,132 miles
Since last MOT+15,193 miles
PASS
Mileage77,939 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,939 miles
Since last MOT+16,604 miles
PASS
Mileage61,335 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,335 miles
Since last MOT+18,943 miles
PASS
Mileage42,392 miles
Since last MOT+10,349 miles
PASS
Mileage32,043 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,025 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

RegistrationEN53 NDE
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 NDE

What car is EN53 NDE?

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

What is the mileage of EN53 NDE?

The last recorded mileage for EN53 NDE was 160,498 miles, recorded on 18 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EN53 NDE passed its MOT?

EN53 NDE has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Jul 2017.

Is EN53 NDE ULEZ compliant?

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

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