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NL53 VLZ

2003 Audi A4 · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 A4 Diesel 1896cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 179,516 miles on the clock, averaging 7,516 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL53 VLZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
179,516
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,516

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading179,516 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,516
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL53 VLZ 36k72k108k144k180k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,516 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,516 miles
Since last MOT+2,435 miles
PASS
Mileage177,081 miles
Since last MOT+2,067 miles
PASS
Mileage175,014 miles
Since last MOT+2,968 miles
PASS
Mileage172,046 miles
Since last MOT+2,932 miles
PASS
Mileage169,114 miles
Since last MOT+2,775 miles
PASS
Mileage166,339 miles
Since last MOT+4,029 miles
PASS
Mileage162,310 miles
Since last MOT+4,249 miles
PASS
Mileage158,061 miles
Since last MOT+3,678 miles
PASS
Mileage154,383 miles
Since last MOT+2,627 miles
PASS
Mileage151,756 miles
Since last MOT+3,486 miles
PASS
Mileage148,270 miles
Since last MOT+3,118 miles
PASS
Mileage145,152 miles
Since last MOT+6,665 miles
PASS
Mileage138,487 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,486 miles
Since last MOT+15,161 miles
PASS
Mileage123,325 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,266 miles
Since last MOT+18,095 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,171 miles
Since last MOT+16,102 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,069 miles
Since last MOT+12,623 miles
PASS
Mileage76,446 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,446 miles
Since last MOT+15,258 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,188 miles
Since last MOT+14,793 miles
PASS
Mileage46,395 miles
Since last MOT+10,291 miles
PASS
Mileage36,104 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 VLZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NL53 VLZ

What car is NL53 VLZ?

NL53 VLZ is an grey Audi A4, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NL53 VLZ?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 VLZ was 179,516 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 VLZ passed its MOT?

NL53 VLZ has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2025.

Is NL53 VLZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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