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GD53 CZE

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 171,954 miles on the clock, averaging 9,883 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 GD53 CZE

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,954
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,883

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading171,954 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,569
Average per year9,883
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GD53 CZE 51k81k111k142k172k '07'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,954 miles
Since last MOT+11,569 miles
PASS
Mileage160,385 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,383 miles
Since last MOT+3,167 miles
PASS
Mileage157,216 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,215 miles
Since last MOT+10,290 miles
PASS
Mileage146,925 miles
Since last MOT+12,031 miles
PASS
Mileage134,894 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,894 miles
Since last MOT+12,303 miles
PASS
Mileage122,591 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,591 miles
Since last MOT+13,157 miles
PASS
Mileage109,434 miles
Since last MOT+10,123 miles
PASS
Mileage99,311 miles
Since last MOT+8,801 miles
PASS
Mileage90,510 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,496 miles
Since last MOT+9,568 miles
PASS
Mileage80,928 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,928 miles
Since last MOT+7,892 miles
PASS
Mileage73,036 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,036 miles
Since last MOT+8,460 miles
PASS
Mileage64,576 miles
Since last MOT+14,033 miles
PASS
Mileage50,543 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 CZE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeGD — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GD53 CZE

What car is GD53 CZE?

GD53 CZE is a silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2004.

What is the mileage of GD53 CZE?

The last recorded mileage for GD53 CZE was 171,954 miles, recorded on 18 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GD53 CZE passed its MOT?

GD53 CZE has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 Apr 2019.

Is GD53 CZE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GD53 CZE 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 GD53 CZE?

GD53 CZE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.