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OY53 NWJ

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 146,202 miles on the clock, averaging 6,227 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 NWJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,202
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,227

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading146,202 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,714
Average per year6,227
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY53 NWJ 45k70k96k121k146k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage146,202 miles
Since last MOT+2,714 miles
PASS
Mileage143,488 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,488 miles
Since last MOT+1,467 miles
PASS
Mileage142,021 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,021 miles
Since last MOT+2,887 miles
PASS
Mileage139,134 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,134 miles
Since last MOT+4,412 miles
PASS
Mileage134,722 miles
Since last MOT+4,853 miles
PASS
Mileage129,869 miles
Since last MOT+4,287 miles
PASS
Mileage125,582 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,575 miles
Since last MOT+5,536 miles
PASS
Mileage120,039 miles
Since last MOT+7,435 miles
PASS
Mileage112,604 miles
Since last MOT+7,838 miles
PASS
Mileage104,766 miles
Since last MOT+185 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,581 miles
Since last MOT+6,927 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,654 miles
Since last MOT+8,367 miles
PASS
Mileage89,287 miles
Since last MOT+7,828 miles
PASS
Mileage81,459 miles
Since last MOT+7,171 miles
PASS
Mileage74,288 miles
Since last MOT+6,832 miles
PASS
Mileage67,456 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,456 miles
Since last MOT+8,855 miles
PASS
Mileage58,601 miles
Since last MOT+13,710 miles
PASS
Mileage44,891 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 NWJ
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 NWJ

What car is OY53 NWJ?

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

What is the mileage of OY53 NWJ?

The last recorded mileage for OY53 NWJ was 146,202 miles, recorded on 11 Jul 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY53 NWJ passed its MOT?

OY53 NWJ has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 11 Jul 2022.

Is OY53 NWJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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