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OU53 JWL

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlack
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 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 111,212 miles on the clock, averaging 6,219 miles per year, below 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 OU53 JWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,212
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
6,219

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading111,212 miles
Reading date
Miles last year38
Average per year6,219
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU53 JWL 32k52k72k91k111k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,212 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
PASS
Mileage111,174 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,174 miles
Since last MOT+14,308 miles
PASS
Mileage96,866 miles
Since last MOT+35,006 miles
PASS
Mileage61,860 miles
Since last MOT+3,320 miles
PASS
Mileage58,540 miles
Since last MOT+6,294 miles
PASS
Mileage52,246 miles
Since last MOT+9,249 miles
PASS
Mileage42,997 miles
Since last MOT+3,100 miles
PASS
Mileage39,897 miles
Since last MOT+7,960 miles
PASS
Mileage31,937 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 JWL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OU53 JWL

What car is OU53 JWL?

OU53 JWL is an black Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OU53 JWL?

The last recorded mileage for OU53 JWL was 111,212 miles, recorded on 6 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU53 JWL passed its MOT?

OU53 JWL has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 6 Aug 2019.

Is OU53 JWL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU53 JWL 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 OU53 JWL?

OU53 JWL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.