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FV53 DZT

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourYellow
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 146,256 miles on the clock, averaging 7,735 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 FV53 DZT

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,256
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,735

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 reading146,256 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,797
Average per year7,735
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV53 DZT 45k70k96k121k146k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,256 miles
Since last MOT+5,797 miles
PASS
Mileage140,459 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,452 miles
Since last MOT+9,159 miles
PASS
Mileage131,293 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,292 miles
Since last MOT+12,393 miles
PASS
Mileage118,899 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,899 miles
Since last MOT+14,082 miles
PASS
Mileage104,817 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,817 miles
Since last MOT+13,909 miles
PASS
Mileage90,908 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,906 miles
Since last MOT+1,206 miles
PASS
Mileage89,700 miles
Since last MOT+3,564 miles
PASS
Mileage86,136 miles
Since last MOT+4,790 miles
PASS
Mileage81,346 miles
Since last MOT+2,538 miles
PASS
Mileage78,808 miles
Since last MOT+5,871 miles
PASS
Mileage72,937 miles
Since last MOT+13,348 miles
PASS
Mileage59,589 miles
Since last MOT+14,481 miles
PASS
Mileage45,108 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,108 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 DZT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FV53 DZT

What car is FV53 DZT?

FV53 DZT is an yellow Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2003.

What is the mileage of FV53 DZT?

The last recorded mileage for FV53 DZT was 146,256 miles, recorded on 8 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV53 DZT passed its MOT?

FV53 DZT has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 8 Nov 2019.

Is FV53 DZT ULEZ compliant?

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

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