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FG53 ASO

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 144,875 miles on the clock, averaging 8,129 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 FG53 ASO

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,875
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,129

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading144,875 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,554
Average per year8,129
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FG53 ASO 43k69k94k119k145k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,875 miles
Since last MOT+7,554 miles
PASS
Mileage137,321 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,321 miles
Since last MOT+5,103 miles
PASS
Mileage132,218 miles
Since last MOT+5,065 miles
PASS
Mileage127,153 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,132 miles
Since last MOT+9,098 miles
PASS
Mileage118,034 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,030 miles
Since last MOT+5,728 miles
PASS
Mileage112,302 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,302 miles
Since last MOT+6,777 miles
PASS
Mileage105,525 miles
Since last MOT+10,576 miles
PASS
Mileage94,949 miles
Since last MOT+11,319 miles
PASS
Mileage83,630 miles
Since last MOT+11,408 miles
PASS
Mileage72,222 miles
Since last MOT+8,467 miles
PASS
Mileage63,755 miles
Since last MOT+5,545 miles
PASS
Mileage58,210 miles
Since last MOT+7,887 miles
PASS
Mileage50,323 miles
Since last MOT+7,042 miles
PASS
Mileage43,281 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 ASO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFG — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FG53 ASO

What car is FG53 ASO?

FG53 ASO is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FG53 ASO?

The last recorded mileage for FG53 ASO was 144,875 miles, recorded on 9 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FG53 ASO passed its MOT?

FG53 ASO has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Apr 2019.

Is FG53 ASO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FG53 ASO 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 FG53 ASO?

FG53 ASO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.