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OY53 AOW

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourSilver
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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 2 (67% pass rate). It has 112,526 miles on the clock, averaging 14,224 miles per year, above 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 OY53 AOW

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,526
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
14,224

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 reading112,526 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,345
Average per year14,224
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OY53 AOW 55k69k84k98k113k '06'10'08

Check OY53 AOW

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,526 miles
Since last MOT+16,345 miles
PASS
Mileage96,181 miles
Since last MOT+14,497 miles
PASS
Mileage81,684 miles
Since last MOT+11,242 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,442 miles
Since last MOT+15,519 miles
PASS
Mileage54,923 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,923 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

RegistrationOY53 AOW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OY53 AOW

What car is OY53 AOW?

OY53 AOW is an silver Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OY53 AOW?

The last recorded mileage for OY53 AOW was 112,526 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY53 AOW passed its MOT?

OY53 AOW has had 6 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (4 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Oct 2010.

Is OY53 AOW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY53 AOW 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 OY53 AOW?

OY53 AOW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.