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PK53 DXP

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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 132,793 miles on the clock, averaging 13,186 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 PK53 DXP

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,793
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
13,186

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 reading132,793 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,756
Average per year13,186
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK53 DXP 52k72k92k113k133k '06'13'09

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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,793 miles
Since last MOT+17,756 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,037 miles
Since last MOT+29,437 miles
PASS
Mileage85,600 miles
Since last MOT+15,946 miles
PASS
Mileage69,654 miles
Since last MOT+5,349 miles
PASS
Mileage64,305 miles
Since last MOT+8,950 miles
PASS
Mileage55,355 miles
Since last MOT+3,475 miles
PASS
Mileage51,880 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 DXP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PK53 DXP

What car is PK53 DXP?

PK53 DXP is a silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PK53 DXP?

The last recorded mileage for PK53 DXP was 132,793 miles, recorded on 2 Jan 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK53 DXP passed its MOT?

PK53 DXP has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 2 Jan 2013.

Is PK53 DXP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PK53 DXP 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 PK53 DXP?

PK53 DXP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.