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NL53 DZV

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1595cc

Grey Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1595cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 71,238 miles on the clock, averaging 4,602 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL53 DZV

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,238
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
4,602

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading71,238 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,640
Average per year4,602
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NL53 DZV 15k29k43k57k71k '06'18'12

Check NL53 DZV

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,238 miles
Since last MOT+3,640 miles
PASS
Mileage67,598 miles
Since last MOT+3,498 miles
PASS
Mileage64,100 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,100 miles
Since last MOT+3,398 miles
PASS
Mileage60,702 miles
Since last MOT+3,570 miles
PASS
Mileage57,132 miles
Since last MOT+5,155 miles
PASS
Mileage51,977 miles
Since last MOT+6,071 miles
PASS
Mileage45,906 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,903 miles
Since last MOT+7,325 miles
PASS
Mileage38,578 miles
Since last MOT+5,500 miles
PASS
Mileage33,078 miles
Since last MOT+5,763 miles
PASS
Mileage27,315 miles
Since last MOT+4,481 miles
PASS
Mileage22,834 miles
Since last MOT+4,285 miles
PASS
Mileage18,549 miles
Since last MOT+3,549 miles
PASS
Mileage15,000 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 DZV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NL53 DZV

What car is NL53 DZV?

NL53 DZV is an grey Audi A3, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NL53 DZV?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 DZV was 71,238 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 DZV passed its MOT?

NL53 DZV has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2018.

Is NL53 DZV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL53 DZV 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 NL53 DZV?

NL53 DZV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.