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FV53 DNY

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 1896cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 140,606 miles on the clock, averaging 4,464 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FV53 DNY

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,606
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,464

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading140,606 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,434
Average per year4,464
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV53 DNY 52k74k96k119k141k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage140,606 miles
Since last MOT+3,434 miles
PASS
Mileage137,172 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,168 miles
Since last MOT+1,502 miles
PASS
Mileage135,666 miles
Since last MOT+5,110 miles
PASS
Mileage130,556 miles
Since last MOT+3,883 miles
PASS
Mileage126,673 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,673 miles
Since last MOT+1,176 miles
PASS
Mileage125,497 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,497 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,497 miles
Since last MOT+4,031 miles
PASS
Mileage121,466 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,466 miles
Since last MOT+3,730 miles
PASS
Mileage117,736 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,736 miles
Since last MOT+2,758 miles
PASS
Mileage114,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,978 miles
Since last MOT+8,187 miles
PASS
Mileage106,791 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,791 miles
Since last MOT+15,250 miles
PASS
Mileage91,541 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,541 miles
Since last MOT+11,968 miles
PASS
Mileage79,573 miles
Since last MOT+8,092 miles
PASS
Mileage71,481 miles
Since last MOT+7,575 miles
PASS
Mileage63,906 miles
Since last MOT+11,543 miles
PASS
Mileage52,363 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 DNY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FV53 DNY

What car is FV53 DNY?

FV53 DNY is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2003.

What is the mileage of FV53 DNY?

The last recorded mileage for FV53 DNY was 140,606 miles, recorded on 24 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV53 DNY passed its MOT?

FV53 DNY has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 24 Jul 2026.

Is FV53 DNY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV53 DNY 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 FV53 DNY?

FV53 DNY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.