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FH53 EFF

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 119,115 miles on the clock, averaging 10,419 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 FH53 EFF

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,115
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,419

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading119,115 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,419
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FH53 EFF 16k42k68k93k119k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,115 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,115 miles
Since last MOT+11,725 miles
PASS
Mileage107,390 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,390 miles
Since last MOT+11,508 miles
PASS
Mileage95,882 miles
Since last MOT+11,705 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,177 miles
Since last MOT+8,857 miles
PASS
Mileage75,320 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,320 miles
Since last MOT+3,795 miles
PASS
Mileage71,525 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,522 miles
Since last MOT+13,762 miles
PASS
Mileage57,760 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,760 miles
Since last MOT+10,003 miles
PASS
Mileage47,757 miles
Since last MOT+10,701 miles
PASS
Mileage37,056 miles
Since last MOT+9,945 miles
PASS
Mileage27,111 miles
Since last MOT+10,638 miles
PASS
Mileage16,473 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,473 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 EFF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FH53 EFF

What car is FH53 EFF?

FH53 EFF is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FH53 EFF?

The last recorded mileage for FH53 EFF was 119,115 miles, recorded on 16 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH53 EFF passed its MOT?

FH53 EFF has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 Feb 2016.

Is FH53 EFF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH53 EFF 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 FH53 EFF?

FH53 EFF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.