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OY53 NWM

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 182,629 miles on the clock, averaging 12,777 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 NWM

MOT Status
Due date passed
182,629
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
12,777

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading182,629 miles
Reading date
Miles last year54
Average per year12,777
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OY53 NWM 68k96k125k154k183k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage182,629 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage182,575 miles
Since last MOT+15,555 miles
PASS
Mileage167,020 miles
Since last MOT+15,695 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,325 miles
Since last MOT+14,877 miles
PASS
Mileage136,448 miles
Since last MOT+12,341 miles
PASS
Mileage124,107 miles
Since last MOT+11,739 miles
PASS
Mileage112,368 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,368 miles
Since last MOT+12,739 miles
PASS
Mileage99,629 miles
Since last MOT+9,241 miles
PASS
Mileage90,388 miles
Since last MOT+11,135 miles
PASS
Mileage79,253 miles
Since last MOT+11,621 miles
PASS
Mileage67,632 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 NWM
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 NWM

What car is OY53 NWM?

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

What is the mileage of OY53 NWM?

The last recorded mileage for OY53 NWM was 182,629 miles, recorded on 25 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY53 NWM passed its MOT?

OY53 NWM has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Aug 2015.

Is OY53 NWM ULEZ compliant?

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

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