Vehicle summary
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 112,711 miles on the clock, averaging 8,683 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for NL53 VME
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 112,711 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6 |
| Average per year | 8,683 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NL53 VME |
| Make | Audi |
| Model | A3 |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NL — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About NL53 VME
What car is NL53 VME?
NL53 VME is an blue Audi A3, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.
What is the mileage of NL53 VME?
The last recorded mileage for NL53 VME was 112,711 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NL53 VME passed its MOT?
NL53 VME has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Sep 2015.
Is NL53 VME ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL53 VME 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 VME?
NL53 VME is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.