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FV53 UOD

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Lincoln, 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 202,731 miles on the clock, averaging 9,244 miles per year, above 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 UOD

MOT Status
Due date passed
202,731
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,244

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading202,731 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,726
Average per year9,244
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV53 UOD 89k117k146k174k203k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage202,731 miles
Since last MOT+5,726 miles
PASS
Mileage197,005 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage196,920 miles
Since last MOT+11,836 miles
PASS
Mileage185,084 miles
Since last MOT+14,393 miles
PASS
Mileage170,691 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,685 miles
Since last MOT+11,011 miles
PASS
Mileage159,674 miles
Since last MOT+3,993 miles
PASS
Mileage155,681 miles
Since last MOT+8,420 miles
PASS
Mileage147,261 miles
Since last MOT+11,581 miles
PASS
Mileage135,680 miles
Since last MOT+14,427 miles
PASS
Mileage121,253 miles
Since last MOT+8,705 miles
PASS
Mileage112,548 miles
Since last MOT+10,660 miles
PASS
Mileage101,888 miles
Since last MOT+11,305 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,583 miles
Since last MOT+1,971 miles
PASS
Mileage88,612 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 UOD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
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 UOD

What car is FV53 UOD?

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

What is the mileage of FV53 UOD?

The last recorded mileage for FV53 UOD was 202,731 miles, recorded on 22 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV53 UOD passed its MOT?

FV53 UOD has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 22 Mar 2019.

Is FV53 UOD ULEZ compliant?

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

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