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FM53 EKF

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
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 2004 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 135,957 miles on the clock, averaging 6,855 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 FM53 EKF

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,957
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,855

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading135,957 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,216
Average per year6,855
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM53 EKF 14k44k75k105k136k '07'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage135,957 miles
Since last MOT+11,216 miles
PASS
Mileage124,741 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,741 miles
Since last MOT+11,225 miles
PASS
Mileage113,516 miles
Since last MOT+12,361 miles
PASS
Mileage101,155 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,155 miles
Since last MOT+9,975 miles
PASS
Mileage91,180 miles
Since last MOT+10,786 miles
PASS
Mileage80,394 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,394 miles
Since last MOT+7,415 miles
PASS
Mileage72,979 miles
Since last MOT+6,539 miles
PASS
Mileage66,440 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,440 miles
Since last MOT+4,747 miles
PASS
Mileage61,693 miles
Since last MOT+5,072 miles
PASS
Mileage56,621 miles
Since last MOT+4,276 miles
PASS
Mileage52,345 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,345 miles
Since last MOT+8,550 miles
PASS
Mileage43,795 miles
Since last MOT+2,916 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,879 miles
Since last MOT+3,938 miles
PASS
Mileage36,941 miles
Since last MOT+5,243 miles
PASS
Mileage31,698 miles
Since last MOT+4,303 miles
PASS
Mileage27,395 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,395 miles
Since last MOT+4,795 miles
PASS
Mileage22,600 miles
Since last MOT+4,613 miles
PASS
Mileage17,987 miles
Since last MOT+4,291 miles
PASS
Mileage13,696 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 EKF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FM53 EKF

What car is FM53 EKF?

FM53 EKF is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of FM53 EKF?

The last recorded mileage for FM53 EKF was 135,957 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM53 EKF passed its MOT?

FM53 EKF has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 7 Nov 2024.

Is FM53 EKF ULEZ compliant?

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

FM53 EKF is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.