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FL53 TXG

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 140,671 miles on the clock, averaging 7,858 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 TXG

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,671
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,858

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 reading140,671 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,872
Average per year7,858
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FL53 TXG 25k54k83k112k141k '06'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,671 miles
Since last MOT+7,872 miles
PASS
Mileage132,799 miles
Since last MOT+113 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,686 miles
Since last MOT+9,962 miles
PASS
Mileage122,724 miles
Since last MOT+11,053 miles
PASS
Mileage111,671 miles
Since last MOT+8,143 miles
PASS
Mileage103,528 miles
Since last MOT+4,260 miles
PASS
Mileage99,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,268 miles
Since last MOT+6,411 miles
PASS
Mileage92,857 miles
Since last MOT+6,450 miles
PASS
Mileage86,407 miles
Since last MOT+102 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,305 miles
Since last MOT+9,395 miles
PASS
Mileage76,910 miles
Since last MOT+8,136 miles
PASS
Mileage68,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,774 miles
Since last MOT+11,195 miles
PASS
Mileage57,579 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,579 miles
Since last MOT+6,425 miles
PASS
Mileage51,154 miles
Since last MOT+6,055 miles
PASS
Mileage45,099 miles
Since last MOT+10,094 miles
PASS
Mileage35,005 miles
Since last MOT+10,335 miles
PASS
Mileage24,670 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 TXG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
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 TXG

What car is FL53 TXG?

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

What is the mileage of FL53 TXG?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 TXG was 140,671 miles, recorded on 1 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 TXG passed its MOT?

FL53 TXG has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Jul 2021.

Is FL53 TXG ULEZ compliant?

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

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