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NL53 PKO

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 178,743 miles on the clock, averaging 11,766 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 NL53 PKO

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,743
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
11,766

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 reading178,743 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year11,766
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL53 PKO 35k71k107k143k179k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,743 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,741 miles
Since last MOT+6,996 miles
PASS
Mileage171,745 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,738 miles
Since last MOT+8,217 miles
PASS
Mileage163,521 miles
Since last MOT+9,850 miles
PASS
Mileage153,671 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,671 miles
Since last MOT+9,500 miles
PASS
Mileage144,171 miles
Since last MOT+7,435 miles
PASS
Mileage136,736 miles
Since last MOT+9,091 miles
PASS
Mileage127,645 miles
Since last MOT+14,015 miles
PASS
Mileage113,630 miles
Since last MOT+7,306 miles
PASS
Mileage106,324 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,324 miles
Since last MOT+7,357 miles
PASS
Mileage98,967 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,967 miles
Since last MOT+10,586 miles
PASS
Mileage88,381 miles
Since last MOT+21,143 miles
PASS
Mileage67,238 miles
Since last MOT+22,732 miles
PASS
Mileage44,506 miles
Since last MOT+5,509 miles
PASS
Mileage38,997 miles
Since last MOT+4,317 miles
PASS
Mileage34,680 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 PKO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NL53 PKO

What car is NL53 PKO?

NL53 PKO is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NL53 PKO?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 PKO was 178,743 miles, recorded on 5 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 PKO passed its MOT?

NL53 PKO has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Dec 2018.

Is NL53 PKO ULEZ compliant?

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

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