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OX53 DVC

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

White Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourWhite
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 88,082 miles on the clock, averaging 3,440 miles per year, well 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 OX53 DVC

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,082
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
3,440

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

Low mileage
Latest reading88,082 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,748
Average per year3,440
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OX53 DVC 53k62k70k79k88k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,082 miles
Since last MOT+4,748 miles
PASS
Mileage83,334 miles
Since last MOT+17,385 miles
PASS
Mileage65,949 miles
PASS
Mileage120,002 miles
Since last MOT+15,345 miles
PASS
Mileage104,657 miles
Since last MOT+5,548 miles
PASS
Mileage99,109 miles
Since last MOT+16,789 miles
PASS
Mileage82,320 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,320 miles
Since last MOT+2,152 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,168 miles
Since last MOT+246 miles
PASS
Mileage79,922 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,911 miles
Since last MOT+26,995 miles
PASS
Mileage52,916 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX53 DVC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOX — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OX53 DVC

What car is OX53 DVC?

OX53 DVC is an white Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OX53 DVC?

The last recorded mileage for OX53 DVC was 88,082 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OX53 DVC passed its MOT?

OX53 DVC has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2017.

Is OX53 DVC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OX53 DVC 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 OX53 DVC?

OX53 DVC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.