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RF53 FWC

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 153,036 miles on the clock, averaging 8,877 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 RF53 FWC

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,036
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,877

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading153,036 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,562
Average per year8,877
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 FWC 47k73k100k126k153k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,036 miles
Since last MOT+6,562 miles
PASS
Mileage146,474 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,474 miles
Since last MOT+3,518 miles
PASS
Mileage142,956 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,950 miles
Since last MOT+10,461 miles
PASS
Mileage132,489 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,460 miles
Since last MOT+8,558 miles
PASS
Mileage123,902 miles
Since last MOT+195 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,707 miles
Since last MOT+8,772 miles
PASS
Mileage114,935 miles
Since last MOT+9,611 miles
PASS
Mileage105,324 miles
Since last MOT+195 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,129 miles
Since last MOT+9,366 miles
PASS
Mileage95,763 miles
Since last MOT+10,312 miles
PASS
Mileage85,451 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,451 miles
Since last MOT+11,861 miles
PASS
Mileage73,590 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,590 miles
Since last MOT+7,091 miles
PASS
Mileage66,499 miles
Since last MOT+10,883 miles
PASS
Mileage55,616 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,616 miles
Since last MOT+9,005 miles
PASS
Mileage46,611 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 FWC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RF53 FWC

What car is RF53 FWC?

RF53 FWC is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF53 FWC?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 FWC was 153,036 miles, recorded on 22 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 FWC passed its MOT?

RF53 FWC has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 22 Sep 2018.

Is RF53 FWC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF53 FWC 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 RF53 FWC?

RF53 FWC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.