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PX53 TWN

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

White Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourWhite
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 177,943 miles on the clock, averaging 9,758 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 PX53 TWN

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,943
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,758

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading177,943 miles
Reading date
Miles last year66
Average per year9,758
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PX53 TWN 61k90k119k149k178k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,943 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,877 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,837 miles
Since last MOT+2,648 miles
PASS
Mileage175,189 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,149 miles
Since last MOT+1,289 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,860 miles
Since last MOT+4,994 miles
PASS
Mileage168,866 miles
Since last MOT+5,146 miles
PASS
Mileage163,720 miles
Since last MOT+11,422 miles
PASS
Mileage152,298 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,298 miles
Since last MOT+27,192 miles
PASS
Mileage125,106 miles
Since last MOT+3,397 miles
PASS
Mileage121,709 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,709 miles
Since last MOT+14,130 miles
PASS
Mileage107,579 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,569 miles
Since last MOT+444 miles
PASS
Mileage107,125 miles
Since last MOT+1,246 miles
PASS
Mileage105,879 miles
Since last MOT+11,541 miles
PASS
Mileage94,338 miles
Since last MOT+33,650 miles
PASS
Mileage60,688 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 TWN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePX — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PX53 TWN

What car is PX53 TWN?

PX53 TWN is a white Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2003.

What is the mileage of PX53 TWN?

The last recorded mileage for PX53 TWN was 177,943 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PX53 TWN passed its MOT?

PX53 TWN has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2018.

Is PX53 TWN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PX53 TWN 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 PX53 TWN?

PX53 TWN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.