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NL53 PLX

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

Grey Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
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 1984cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 120,934 miles on the clock, averaging 8,777 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 NL53 PLX

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,934
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
8,777

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading120,934 miles
Reading date
Miles last year93
Average per year8,777
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL53 PLX 42k62k82k101k121k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,934 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,841 miles
Since last MOT+5,914 miles
PASS
Mileage114,927 miles
Since last MOT+8,770 miles
PASS
Mileage106,157 miles
Since last MOT+9,246 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,911 miles
Since last MOT+12,816 miles
PASS
Mileage84,095 miles
Since last MOT+14,148 miles
PASS
Mileage69,947 miles
Since last MOT+9,944 miles
PASS
Mileage60,003 miles
Since last MOT+9,648 miles
PASS
Mileage50,355 miles
Since last MOT+7,951 miles
PASS
Mileage42,404 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

These are the most commonly reported problems on Audi A3 models (2003–2012), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) and Cam Follower (part 06D109309C)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 PLX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NL53 PLX

What car is NL53 PLX?

NL53 PLX is an grey Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NL53 PLX?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 PLX was 120,934 miles, recorded on 13 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 PLX passed its MOT?

NL53 PLX has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 Aug 2015.

Is NL53 PLX ULEZ compliant?

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

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