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OY53 JKV

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 105,089 miles on the clock, averaging 6,190 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 JKV

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,089
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,190

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 reading105,089 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,882
Average per year6,190
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY53 JKV 31k49k68k86k105k '07'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,089 miles
Since last MOT+10,882 miles
PASS
Mileage94,207 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,205 miles
Since last MOT+4,398 miles
PASS
Mileage89,807 miles
Since last MOT+10,353 miles
PASS
Mileage79,454 miles
Since last MOT+11,077 miles
PASS
Mileage68,377 miles
Since last MOT+7,374 miles
PASS
Mileage61,003 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,002 miles
Since last MOT+3,172 miles
PASS
Mileage57,830 miles
Since last MOT+3,381 miles
PASS
Mileage54,449 miles
Since last MOT+5,118 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,331 miles
Since last MOT+6,375 miles
PASS
Mileage42,956 miles
Since last MOT+5,018 miles
PASS
Mileage37,938 miles
Since last MOT+7,216 miles
PASS
Mileage30,722 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OY53 JKV

What car is OY53 JKV?

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

What is the mileage of OY53 JKV?

The last recorded mileage for OY53 JKV was 105,089 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY53 JKV passed its MOT?

OY53 JKV has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Apr 2019.

Is OY53 JKV ULEZ compliant?

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

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