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FM53 BSX

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 124,509 miles on the clock, averaging 8,282 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 FM53 BSX

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,509
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,282

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading124,509 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,282
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM53 BSX 20k46k72k98k125k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,509 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,509 miles
Since last MOT+2,931 miles
PASS
Mileage121,578 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,577 miles
Since last MOT+12,458 miles
PASS
Mileage109,119 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,038 miles
Since last MOT+1,303 miles
PASS
Mileage107,735 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,735 miles
Since last MOT+2,222 miles
PASS
Mileage105,513 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,513 miles
Since last MOT+11,278 miles
PASS
Mileage94,235 miles
Since last MOT+9,688 miles
PASS
Mileage84,547 miles
Since last MOT+10,532 miles
PASS
Mileage74,015 miles
Since last MOT+12,811 miles
PASS
Mileage61,204 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,204 miles
Since last MOT+16,778 miles
PASS
Mileage44,426 miles
Since last MOT+3,417 miles
PASS
Mileage41,009 miles
Since last MOT+7,458 miles
PASS
Mileage33,551 miles
Since last MOT+5,586 miles
PASS
Mileage27,965 miles
Since last MOT+7,497 miles
PASS
Mileage20,468 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,468 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 BSX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FM53 BSX

What car is FM53 BSX?

FM53 BSX is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FM53 BSX?

The last recorded mileage for FM53 BSX was 124,509 miles, recorded on 12 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM53 BSX passed its MOT?

FM53 BSX has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 Jul 2019.

Is FM53 BSX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM53 BSX 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 FM53 BSX?

FM53 BSX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.