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OY53 JAO

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 101,057 miles on the clock, averaging 7,388 miles per year, 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 JAO

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,057
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,388

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading101,057 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,026
Average per year7,388
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OY53 JAO 27k46k64k83k101k '07'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,057 miles
Since last MOT+7,026 miles
PASS
Mileage94,031 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,031 miles
Since last MOT+4,097 miles
PASS
Mileage89,934 miles
Since last MOT+5,240 miles
PASS
Mileage84,694 miles
Since last MOT+5,184 miles
PASS
Mileage79,510 miles
Since last MOT+5,386 miles
PASS
Mileage74,124 miles
Since last MOT+6,465 miles
PASS
Mileage67,659 miles
Since last MOT+9,885 miles
PASS
Mileage57,774 miles
Since last MOT+11,194 miles
PASS
Mileage46,580 miles
Since last MOT+7,549 miles
PASS
Mileage39,031 miles
Since last MOT+12,022 miles
PASS
Mileage27,009 miles

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) and Cam Follower (part 06D109309C)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 JAO
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 JAO

What car is OY53 JAO?

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

What is the mileage of OY53 JAO?

The last recorded mileage for OY53 JAO was 101,057 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY53 JAO passed its MOT?

OY53 JAO has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 3 Aug 2017.

Is OY53 JAO ULEZ compliant?

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

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