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OY53 JFJ

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 120,406 miles on the clock, averaging 6,351 miles per year, 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 OY53 JFJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,406
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,351

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

Below average
Latest reading120,406 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,420
Average per year6,351
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY53 JFJ 15k42k68k94k120k '07'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,406 miles
Since last MOT+4,420 miles
PASS
Mileage115,986 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,986 miles
Since last MOT+19,159 miles
PASS
Mileage96,827 miles
Since last MOT+7,995 miles
PASS
Mileage88,832 miles
Since last MOT+8,544 miles
PASS
Mileage80,288 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,288 miles
Since last MOT+14,252 miles
PASS
Mileage66,036 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,036 miles
Since last MOT+6,665 miles
PASS
Mileage59,371 miles
Since last MOT+5,521 miles
PASS
Mileage53,850 miles
Since last MOT+3,441 miles
PASS
Mileage50,409 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,409 miles
Since last MOT+3,428 miles
PASS
Mileage46,981 miles
Since last MOT+2,080 miles
PASS
Mileage44,901 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,901 miles
Since last MOT+2,867 miles
PASS
Mileage42,034 miles
Since last MOT+1,671 miles
PASS
Mileage40,363 miles
Since last MOT+7,303 miles
PASS
Mileage33,060 miles
Since last MOT+6,118 miles
PASS
Mileage26,942 miles
Since last MOT+7,026 miles
PASS
Mileage19,916 miles
Since last MOT+4,632 miles
PASS
Mileage15,284 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 JFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OY53 JFJ

What car is OY53 JFJ?

OY53 JFJ is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OY53 JFJ?

The last recorded mileage for OY53 JFJ was 120,406 miles, recorded on 23 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY53 JFJ passed its MOT?

OY53 JFJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Mar 2024.

Is OY53 JFJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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