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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 Petrol 1984cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 124,634 miles on the clock, averaging 8,539 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TFSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) and cam follower (part 06d109309c).
MOT & Mileage History for ND53 RCO
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 124,634 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 8,539 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Audi A3
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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) and Cam Follower (part 06D109309C)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ND53 RCO |
| Make | Audi |
| Model | A3 |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1984cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ND — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About ND53 RCO
What car is ND53 RCO?
ND53 RCO is an silver Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.
What is the mileage of ND53 RCO?
The last recorded mileage for ND53 RCO was 124,634 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ND53 RCO passed its MOT?
ND53 RCO has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2017.
Is ND53 RCO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ND53 RCO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is ND53 RCO?
ND53 RCO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.