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OY53 JVF

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 198,358 miles on the clock, averaging 19,395 miles per year, above 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 JVF

MOT Status
Due date passed
198,358
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
19,395

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading198,358 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,631
Average per year19,395
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OY53 JVF 27k70k113k155k198k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage198,358 miles
Since last MOT+11,631 miles
PASS
Mileage186,727 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage186,727 miles
Since last MOT+21,428 miles
PASS
Mileage165,299 miles
Since last MOT+23,366 miles
PASS
Mileage141,933 miles
Since last MOT+23,089 miles
PASS
Mileage118,844 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,838 miles
Since last MOT+20,704 miles
PASS
Mileage98,134 miles
Since last MOT+22,505 miles
PASS
Mileage75,629 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,629 miles
Since last MOT+16,928 miles
PASS
Mileage58,701 miles
Since last MOT+22,423 miles
PASS
Mileage36,278 miles
Since last MOT+9,499 miles
PASS
Mileage26,779 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OY53 JVF

What car is OY53 JVF?

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

What is the mileage of OY53 JVF?

The last recorded mileage for OY53 JVF was 198,358 miles, recorded on 28 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY53 JVF passed its MOT?

OY53 JVF has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Sep 2015.

Is OY53 JVF ULEZ compliant?

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

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