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EX53 OSO

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
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 2003 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 3 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 34,103 miles on the clock, averaging 145 miles per year, well below 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 EX53 OSO

MOT Status
Due date passed
34,103
Last Mileage
Recorded
3
Total Tests
Since 2006
100%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 3 tests on record
145

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading34,103 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-9,962
Average per year145
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX53 OSO 34k34k34k34k34k '06'08'07

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Full MOT Test History 3 tests on record

PASS
Mileage34,103 miles
PASS
Mileage44,065 miles
Since last MOT+10,255 miles
PASS
Mileage33,810 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

RegistrationEX53 OSO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EX53 OSO

What car is EX53 OSO?

EX53 OSO is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EX53 OSO?

The last recorded mileage for EX53 OSO was 34,103 miles, recorded on 4 Sep 2008 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX53 OSO passed its MOT?

EX53 OSO has had 3 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (3 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 4 Sep 2008.

Is EX53 OSO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX53 OSO 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 EX53 OSO?

EX53 OSO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.