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NC03 RHY

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 175,474 miles on the clock, averaging 9,945 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 NC03 RHY

MOT Status
Due date passed
175,474
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,945

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading175,474 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15
Average per year9,945
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NC03 RHY 51k82k113k144k175k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,474 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,459 miles
Since last MOT+10,380 miles
PASS
Mileage165,079 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,079 miles
Since last MOT+9,673 miles
PASS
Mileage155,406 miles
Since last MOT+1,536 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,870 miles
Since last MOT+1,497 miles
PASS
Mileage152,373 miles
Since last MOT+116 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,257 miles
Since last MOT+13,415 miles
PASS
Mileage138,842 miles
Since last MOT+730 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,112 miles
Since last MOT+12,679 miles
PASS
Mileage125,433 miles
Since last MOT+11,512 miles
PASS
Mileage113,921 miles
Since last MOT+178 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,743 miles
Since last MOT+19,420 miles
PASS
Mileage94,323 miles
Since last MOT+12,449 miles
PASS
Mileage81,874 miles
Since last MOT+11,249 miles
PASS
Mileage70,625 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,603 miles
Since last MOT+2,214 miles
PASS
Mileage68,389 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,371 miles
Since last MOT+9,401 miles
PASS
Mileage58,970 miles
Since last MOT+7,709 miles
PASS
Mileage51,261 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 RHY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNC — Newcastle, North
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About NC03 RHY

What car is NC03 RHY?

NC03 RHY is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NC03 RHY?

The last recorded mileage for NC03 RHY was 175,474 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NC03 RHY passed its MOT?

NC03 RHY has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2018.

Is NC03 RHY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NC03 RHY 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 NC03 RHY?

NC03 RHY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.