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RE53 YZX

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 151,307 miles on the clock, averaging 8,760 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 RE53 YZX

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,307
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,760

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading151,307 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,581
Average per year8,760
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE53 YZX 53k78k102k127k151k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,307 miles
Since last MOT+10,581 miles
PASS
Mileage140,726 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,726 miles
Since last MOT+10,856 miles
PASS
Mileage129,870 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,865 miles
Since last MOT+3,740 miles
PASS
Mileage126,125 miles
Since last MOT+5,379 miles
PASS
Mileage120,746 miles
Since last MOT+8,000 miles
PASS
Mileage112,746 miles
Since last MOT+18,138 miles
PASS
Mileage94,608 miles
Since last MOT+13,853 miles
PASS
Mileage80,755 miles
Since last MOT+9,986 miles
PASS
Mileage70,769 miles
Since last MOT+17,158 miles
PASS
Mileage53,611 miles
Since last MOT+206 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,405 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 YZX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RE53 YZX

What car is RE53 YZX?

RE53 YZX is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RE53 YZX?

The last recorded mileage for RE53 YZX was 151,307 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE53 YZX passed its MOT?

RE53 YZX has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Oct 2017.

Is RE53 YZX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE53 YZX 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 RE53 YZX?

RE53 YZX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.