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OY53 OJN

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 135,314 miles on the clock, averaging 8,723 miles per year, around 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 OJN

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,314
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,723

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading135,314 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,232
Average per year8,723
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY53 OJN 26k53k81k108k135k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,314 miles
Since last MOT+12,232 miles
PASS
Mileage123,082 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,078 miles
Since last MOT+2,984 miles
PASS
Mileage120,094 miles
Since last MOT+13,760 miles
PASS
Mileage106,334 miles
Since last MOT+957 miles
PASS
Mileage105,377 miles
Since last MOT+3,864 miles
PASS
Mileage101,513 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,513 miles
Since last MOT+6,915 miles
PASS
Mileage94,598 miles
Since last MOT+6,636 miles
PASS
Mileage87,962 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,960 miles
Since last MOT+9,521 miles
PASS
Mileage78,439 miles
Since last MOT+9,890 miles
PASS
Mileage68,549 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,549 miles
Since last MOT+11,583 miles
PASS
Mileage56,966 miles
Since last MOT+10,844 miles
PASS
Mileage46,122 miles
Since last MOT+10,507 miles
PASS
Mileage35,615 miles
Since last MOT+9,638 miles
PASS
Mileage25,977 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OY53 OJN

What car is OY53 OJN?

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

What is the mileage of OY53 OJN?

The last recorded mileage for OY53 OJN was 135,314 miles, recorded on 22 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY53 OJN passed its MOT?

OY53 OJN has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Mar 2019.

Is OY53 OJN ULEZ compliant?

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

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