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FH53 UKV

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
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 2004 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 120,701 miles on the clock, averaging 6,792 miles per year, 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 FH53 UKV

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,701
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,792

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading120,701 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,223
Average per year6,792
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH53 UKV 41k61k81k101k121k '07'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,701 miles
Since last MOT+4,223 miles
PASS
Mileage116,478 miles
Since last MOT+3,509 miles
PASS
Mileage112,969 miles
Since last MOT+3,377 miles
PASS
Mileage109,592 miles
Since last MOT+4,430 miles
PASS
Mileage105,162 miles
Since last MOT+9,206 miles
PASS
Mileage95,956 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,943 miles
Since last MOT+4,743 miles
PASS
Mileage91,200 miles
Since last MOT+7,649 miles
PASS
Mileage83,551 miles
Since last MOT+9,326 miles
PASS
Mileage74,225 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,225 miles
Since last MOT+1,860 miles
PASS
Mileage72,365 miles
Since last MOT+7,693 miles
PASS
Mileage64,672 miles
Since last MOT+8,928 miles
PASS
Mileage55,744 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,743 miles
Since last MOT+14,248 miles
PASS
Mileage41,495 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 UKV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FH53 UKV

What car is FH53 UKV?

FH53 UKV is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of FH53 UKV?

The last recorded mileage for FH53 UKV was 120,701 miles, recorded on 3 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH53 UKV passed its MOT?

FH53 UKV has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Sep 2018.

Is FH53 UKV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH53 UKV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, 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 UKV?

FH53 UKV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.