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FL53 FOV

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
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 2003 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 94,887 miles on the clock, averaging 7,593 miles per year, around 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 FOV

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,887
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,593

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading94,887 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,277
Average per year7,593
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FL53 FOV 21k39k58k76k95k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,887 miles
Since last MOT+9,277 miles
PASS
Mileage85,610 miles
Since last MOT+19,379 miles
PASS
Mileage66,231 miles
Since last MOT+6,034 miles
PASS
Mileage60,197 miles
Since last MOT+6,923 miles
PASS
Mileage53,274 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,274 miles
Since last MOT+6,324 miles
PASS
Mileage46,950 miles
Since last MOT+6,480 miles
PASS
Mileage40,470 miles
Since last MOT+100 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,370 miles
Since last MOT+5,548 miles
PASS
Mileage34,822 miles
Since last MOT+7,630 miles
PASS
Mileage27,192 miles
Since last MOT+6,647 miles
PASS
Mileage20,545 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 FOV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FL53 FOV

What car is FL53 FOV?

FL53 FOV is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FL53 FOV?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 FOV was 94,887 miles, recorded on 8 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 FOV passed its MOT?

FL53 FOV has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 Jun 2016.

Is FL53 FOV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL53 FOV 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 FL53 FOV?

FL53 FOV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.