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OV53 UGE

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 184,528 miles on the clock, averaging 9,097 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 UGE

MOT Status
Due date passed
184,528
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,097

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading184,528 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,370
Average per year9,097
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV53 UGE 49k83k117k151k185k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage184,528 miles
Since last MOT+2,370 miles
PASS
Mileage182,158 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage182,157 miles
Since last MOT+3,736 miles
PASS
Mileage178,421 miles
Since last MOT+10,243 miles
PASS
Mileage168,178 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,177 miles
Since last MOT+6,727 miles
PASS
Mileage161,450 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,450 miles
Since last MOT+6,208 miles
PASS
Mileage155,242 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,242 miles
Since last MOT+5,508 miles
PASS
Mileage149,734 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,720 miles
Since last MOT+5,835 miles
PASS
Mileage143,885 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,885 miles
Since last MOT+6,699 miles
PASS
Mileage137,186 miles
Since last MOT+10,555 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,631 miles
Since last MOT+7,646 miles
PASS
Mileage118,985 miles
Since last MOT+14,990 miles
PASS
Mileage103,995 miles
Since last MOT+16,719 miles
PASS
Mileage87,276 miles
Since last MOT+15,178 miles
PASS
Mileage72,098 miles
Since last MOT+23,477 miles
PASS
Mileage48,621 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,621 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 UGE
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 UGE

What car is OV53 UGE?

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

What is the mileage of OV53 UGE?

The last recorded mileage for OV53 UGE was 184,528 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV53 UGE passed its MOT?

OV53 UGE has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2021.

Is OV53 UGE ULEZ compliant?

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

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