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OU53 JZV

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 118,952 miles on the clock, averaging 8,587 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 OU53 JZV

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,952
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,587

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 reading118,952 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,765
Average per year8,587
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU53 JZV 37k58k78k99k119k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,952 miles
Since last MOT+9,765 miles
PASS
Mileage109,187 miles
Since last MOT+4,373 miles
PASS
Mileage104,814 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,814 miles
Since last MOT+5,954 miles
PASS
Mileage98,860 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,860 miles
Since last MOT+1,993 miles
PASS
Mileage96,867 miles
Since last MOT+10,854 miles
PASS
Mileage86,013 miles
Since last MOT+7,468 miles
PASS
Mileage78,545 miles
Since last MOT+11,642 miles
PASS
Mileage66,903 miles
Since last MOT+13,220 miles
PASS
Mileage53,683 miles
Since last MOT+16,350 miles
PASS
Mileage37,333 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 JZV
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 JZV

What car is OU53 JZV?

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

What is the mileage of OU53 JZV?

The last recorded mileage for OU53 JZV was 118,952 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU53 JZV passed its MOT?

OU53 JZV has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 6 Jan 2016.

Is OU53 JZV ULEZ compliant?

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

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