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PX53 VYV

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 175,160 miles on the clock, averaging 16,096 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 VYV

MOT Status
Due date passed
175,160
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
16,096

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading175,160 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,382
Average per year16,096
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PX53 VYV 90k111k133k154k175k '06'12'09

Check PX53 VYV

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,160 miles
Since last MOT+9,382 miles
PASS
Mileage165,778 miles
Since last MOT+14,284 miles
PASS
Mileage151,494 miles
Since last MOT+10,648 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,846 miles
Since last MOT+25,253 miles
PASS
Mileage115,593 miles
Since last MOT+25,572 miles
PASS
Mileage90,021 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PX53 VYV

What car is PX53 VYV?

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

What is the mileage of PX53 VYV?

The last recorded mileage for PX53 VYV was 175,160 miles, recorded on 29 Mar 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PX53 VYV passed its MOT?

PX53 VYV has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 29 Mar 2012.

Is PX53 VYV ULEZ compliant?

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

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