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OV03 GBY

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 30 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 10 (67% pass rate). It has 169,170 miles on the clock, averaging 6,929 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI PD engine is known for oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver).

MOT & Mileage History for OV03 GBY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
169,170
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
6,929

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading169,170 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,545
Average per year6,929
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV03 GBY 29k64k99k134k169k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,170 miles
Since last MOT+5,545 miles
PASS
Mileage163,625 miles
Since last MOT+8,760 miles
PASS
Mileage154,865 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,856 miles
Since last MOT+8,441 miles
PASS
Mileage146,415 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,415 miles
Since last MOT+7,752 miles
PASS
Mileage138,663 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,663 miles
Since last MOT+6,210 miles
PASS
Mileage132,453 miles
Since last MOT+4,437 miles
PASS
Mileage128,016 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,016 miles
Since last MOT+5,668 miles
PASS
Mileage122,348 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,348 miles
Since last MOT+6,419 miles
PASS
Mileage115,929 miles
Since last MOT+6,970 miles
PASS
Mileage108,959 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,947 miles
Since last MOT+6,957 miles
PASS
Mileage101,990 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,990 miles
Since last MOT+2,833 miles
PASS
Mileage99,157 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,157 miles
Since last MOT+5,064 miles
PASS
Mileage94,093 miles
Since last MOT+5,677 miles
PASS
Mileage88,416 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,416 miles
Since last MOT+6,157 miles
PASS
Mileage82,259 miles
Since last MOT+3,349 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,910 miles
Since last MOT+5,986 miles
PASS
Mileage72,924 miles
Since last MOT+8,275 miles
PASS
Mileage64,649 miles
Since last MOT+15,056 miles
PASS
Mileage49,593 miles
Since last MOT+9,586 miles
PASS
Mileage40,007 miles
Since last MOT+10,806 miles
PASS
Mileage29,201 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 GBY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About OV03 GBY

What car is OV03 GBY?

OV03 GBY is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OV03 GBY?

The last recorded mileage for OV03 GBY was 169,170 miles, recorded on 22 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV03 GBY passed its MOT?

OV03 GBY has had 30 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (20 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 22 Jul 2026.

Is OV03 GBY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV03 GBY 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 OV03 GBY?

OV03 GBY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.