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OY53 NWH

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

White Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourWhite
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 139,987 miles on the clock, averaging 6,669 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 NWH

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,987
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,669

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading139,987 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14
Average per year6,669
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY53 NWH 32k59k86k113k140k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,987 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,973 miles
Since last MOT+1,969 miles
PASS
Mileage138,004 miles
Since last MOT+4,492 miles
PASS
Mileage133,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,512 miles
Since last MOT+3,426 miles
PASS
Mileage130,086 miles
Since last MOT+2,887 miles
PASS
Mileage127,199 miles
Since last MOT+2,684 miles
PASS
Mileage124,515 miles
Since last MOT+5,216 miles
PASS
Mileage119,299 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,278 miles
Since last MOT+3,905 miles
PASS
Mileage115,373 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,373 miles
PASS
Mileage118,121 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,121 miles
Since last MOT+2,795 miles
PASS
Mileage115,326 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,325 miles
Since last MOT+3,600 miles
PASS
Mileage111,725 miles
Since last MOT+14,621 miles
PASS
Mileage97,104 miles
Since last MOT+18,467 miles
PASS
Mileage78,637 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,637 miles
Since last MOT+15,931 miles
PASS
Mileage62,706 miles
Since last MOT+15,784 miles
PASS
Mileage46,922 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage31,502 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,502 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OY53 NWH

What car is OY53 NWH?

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

What is the mileage of OY53 NWH?

The last recorded mileage for OY53 NWH was 139,987 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY53 NWH passed its MOT?

OY53 NWH has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 2 Feb 2023.

Is OY53 NWH ULEZ compliant?

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

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