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OY53 ASO

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 72,625 miles on the clock, averaging 3,364 miles per year, well below 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 ASO

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,625
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
3,364

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading72,625 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year3,364
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY53 ASO 23k35k48k60k73k '06'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,625 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,624 miles
Since last MOT+6,144 miles
PASS
Mileage66,480 miles
Since last MOT+7,737 miles
PASS
Mileage58,743 miles
Since last MOT+1,389 miles
PASS
Mileage57,354 miles
Since last MOT+1,587 miles
PASS
Mileage55,767 miles
Since last MOT+2,201 miles
PASS
Mileage53,566 miles
Since last MOT+1,522 miles
PASS
Mileage52,044 miles
Since last MOT+2,392 miles
PASS
Mileage49,652 miles
Since last MOT+1,474 miles
PASS
Mileage48,178 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,178 miles
Since last MOT+1,929 miles
PASS
Mileage46,249 miles
Since last MOT+1,104 miles
PASS
Mileage45,145 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,140 miles
Since last MOT+2,151 miles
PASS
Mileage42,989 miles
Since last MOT+3,610 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,379 miles
Since last MOT+3,603 miles
PASS
Mileage35,776 miles
Since last MOT+5,103 miles
PASS
Mileage30,673 miles
Since last MOT+7,939 miles
PASS
Mileage22,734 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 ASO
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 ASO

What car is OY53 ASO?

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

What is the mileage of OY53 ASO?

The last recorded mileage for OY53 ASO was 72,625 miles, recorded on 15 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY53 ASO passed its MOT?

OY53 ASO has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Jun 2021.

Is OY53 ASO ULEZ compliant?

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

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