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FL53 EWS

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 2012 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 167,374 miles on the clock, averaging 13,411 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 FL53 EWS

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
167,374
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
13,411

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 reading167,374 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,662
Average per year13,411
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL53 EWS 21k58k94k131k167k '15'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,374 miles
Since last MOT+12,662 miles
PASS
Mileage154,712 miles
Since last MOT+4,975 miles
PASS
Mileage149,737 miles
Since last MOT+17,182 miles
PASS
Mileage132,555 miles
Since last MOT+296 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,259 miles
Since last MOT+15,033 miles
PASS
Mileage117,226 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,226 miles
Since last MOT+25,293 miles
PASS
Mileage91,933 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,933 miles
Since last MOT+354 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,579 miles
Since last MOT+28,038 miles
PASS
Mileage63,541 miles
Since last MOT+25,497 miles
PASS
Mileage38,044 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,017 miles
Since last MOT+16,961 miles
PASS
Mileage21,056 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,056 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 EWS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FL53 EWS

What car is FL53 EWS?

FL53 EWS is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2012.

What is the mileage of FL53 EWS?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 EWS was 167,374 miles, recorded on 31 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 EWS passed its MOT?

FL53 EWS has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 31 Jul 2026.

Is FL53 EWS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL53 EWS is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FL53 EWS?

FL53 EWS is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.