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OV53 JFX

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 148,240 miles on the clock, averaging 9,550 miles per year, above 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 OV53 JFX

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,240
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,550

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading148,240 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,544
Average per year9,550
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV53 JFX 43k69k95k122k148k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,240 miles
Since last MOT+9,544 miles
PASS
Mileage138,696 miles
Since last MOT+7,485 miles
PASS
Mileage131,211 miles
Since last MOT+10,629 miles
PASS
Mileage120,582 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,582 miles
Since last MOT+17,171 miles
PASS
Mileage103,411 miles
Since last MOT+1,890 miles
PASS
Mileage101,521 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,521 miles
Since last MOT+8,192 miles
PASS
Mileage93,329 miles
Since last MOT+8,562 miles
PASS
Mileage84,767 miles
Since last MOT+9,187 miles
PASS
Mileage75,580 miles
Since last MOT+13,760 miles
PASS
Mileage61,820 miles
Since last MOT+9,884 miles
PASS
Mileage51,936 miles
Since last MOT+9,259 miles
PASS
Mileage42,677 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 JFX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OV53 JFX

What car is OV53 JFX?

OV53 JFX is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OV53 JFX?

The last recorded mileage for OV53 JFX was 148,240 miles, recorded on 30 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV53 JFX passed its MOT?

OV53 JFX has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Nov 2017.

Is OV53 JFX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV53 JFX 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 OV53 JFX?

OV53 JFX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.