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FG53 FVE

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 321,436 miles on the clock, averaging 28,428 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 FG53 FVE

MOT Status
Due date passed
321,436
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
28,428

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading321,436 miles
Reading date
Miles last year31,485
Average per year28,428
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FG53 FVE 95k151k208k265k321k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage321,436 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage289,951 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage289,948 miles
Since last MOT+19,202 miles
PASS
Mileage270,746 miles
Since last MOT+20,099 miles
PASS
Mileage250,647 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage250,646 miles
Since last MOT+36,336 miles
PASS
Mileage214,310 miles
Since last MOT+34,581 miles
PASS
Mileage179,729 miles
Since last MOT+34,437 miles
PASS
Mileage145,292 miles
Since last MOT+26,519 miles
PASS
Mileage118,773 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,773 miles
Since last MOT+23,986 miles
PASS
Mileage94,787 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 FVE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
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 FVE

What car is FG53 FVE?

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

What is the mileage of FG53 FVE?

The last recorded mileage for FG53 FVE was 321,436 miles, recorded on 17 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FG53 FVE passed its MOT?

FG53 FVE has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Sep 2014.

Is FG53 FVE ULEZ compliant?

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

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