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PF53 GHX

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 169,036 miles on the clock, averaging 7,918 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 PF53 GHX

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,036
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,918

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading169,036 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,357
Average per year7,918
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PF53 GHX 43k75k106k138k169k '07'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,036 miles
Since last MOT+1,357 miles
PASS
Mileage167,679 miles
Since last MOT+1,441 miles
PASS
Mileage166,238 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,238 miles
Since last MOT+7,386 miles
PASS
Mileage158,852 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,852 miles
Since last MOT+9,482 miles
PASS
Mileage149,370 miles
Since last MOT+14,145 miles
PASS
Mileage135,225 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,225 miles
Since last MOT+14,239 miles
PASS
Mileage120,986 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,986 miles
Since last MOT+12,469 miles
PASS
Mileage108,517 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,517 miles
Since last MOT+4,771 miles
PASS
Mileage103,746 miles
Since last MOT+9,680 miles
PASS
Mileage94,066 miles
Since last MOT+8,382 miles
PASS
Mileage85,684 miles
Since last MOT+8,360 miles
PASS
Mileage77,324 miles
Since last MOT+8,268 miles
PASS
Mileage69,056 miles
Since last MOT+6,607 miles
PASS
Mileage62,449 miles
Since last MOT+7,521 miles
PASS
Mileage54,928 miles
Since last MOT+11,512 miles
PASS
Mileage43,416 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 GHX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePF — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PF53 GHX

What car is PF53 GHX?

PF53 GHX is a silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PF53 GHX?

The last recorded mileage for PF53 GHX was 169,036 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF53 GHX passed its MOT?

PF53 GHX has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Nov 2022.

Is PF53 GHX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PF53 GHX 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 PF53 GHX?

PF53 GHX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.