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FG53 NZZ

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 180,154 miles on the clock, averaging 10,110 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 NZZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
180,154
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
10,110

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading180,154 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,625
Average per year10,110
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FG53 NZZ 38k74k109k145k180k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,154 miles
Since last MOT+17,625 miles
PASS
Mileage162,529 miles
Since last MOT+4,060 miles
PASS
Mileage158,469 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,469 miles
Since last MOT+11,443 miles
PASS
Mileage147,026 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,026 miles
Since last MOT+9,533 miles
PASS
Mileage137,493 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,493 miles
Since last MOT+5,147 miles
PASS
Mileage132,346 miles
Since last MOT+5,446 miles
PASS
Mileage126,900 miles
Since last MOT+4,827 miles
PASS
Mileage122,073 miles
Since last MOT+7,285 miles
PASS
Mileage114,788 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,788 miles
Since last MOT+8,248 miles
PASS
Mileage106,540 miles
Since last MOT+27,639 miles
PASS
Mileage78,901 miles
Since last MOT+18,160 miles
PASS
Mileage60,741 miles
Since last MOT+14,629 miles
PASS
Mileage46,112 miles
Since last MOT+7,731 miles
PASS
Mileage38,381 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 NZZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
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 NZZ

What car is FG53 NZZ?

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

What is the mileage of FG53 NZZ?

The last recorded mileage for FG53 NZZ was 180,154 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FG53 NZZ passed its MOT?

FG53 NZZ has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2020.

Is FG53 NZZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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