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FV53 UVN

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

White Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourWhite
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 128,882 miles on the clock, averaging 10,574 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 UVN

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,882
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
10,574

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading128,882 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year10,574
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV53 UVN 70k85k99k114k129k '07'12'10

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,882 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,880 miles
Since last MOT+13,019 miles
PASS
Mileage115,861 miles
Since last MOT+3,731 miles
PASS
Mileage112,130 miles
Since last MOT+7,990 miles
PASS
Mileage104,140 miles
Since last MOT+18,266 miles
PASS
Mileage85,874 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,852 miles
Since last MOT+16,119 miles
PASS
Mileage69,733 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 UVN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FV53 UVN

What car is FV53 UVN?

FV53 UVN is an white Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2004.

What is the mileage of FV53 UVN?

The last recorded mileage for FV53 UVN was 128,882 miles, recorded on 8 Aug 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV53 UVN passed its MOT?

FV53 UVN has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 Aug 2012.

Is FV53 UVN ULEZ compliant?

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

FV53 UVN is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.