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RJ53 CCV

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 201,129 miles on the clock, averaging 7,957 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 RJ53 CCV

MOT Status
Due date passed
201,129
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
7,957

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 reading201,129 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,957
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ53 CCV 50k88k125k163k201k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage201,129 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage201,129 miles
Since last MOT+5,554 miles
PASS
Mileage195,575 miles
Since last MOT+4,326 miles
PASS
Mileage191,249 miles
Since last MOT+4,661 miles
PASS
Mileage186,588 miles
Since last MOT+6,475 miles
PASS
Mileage180,113 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,112 miles
Since last MOT+6,364 miles
PASS
Mileage173,748 miles
Since last MOT+5,566 miles
PASS
Mileage168,182 miles
Since last MOT+6,384 miles
PASS
Mileage161,798 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,798 miles
Since last MOT+2,313 miles
PASS
Mileage159,485 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,467 miles
Since last MOT+13,275 miles
PASS
Mileage146,192 miles
Since last MOT+944 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,248 miles
Since last MOT+6,432 miles
PASS
Mileage138,816 miles
Since last MOT+10,942 miles
PASS
Mileage127,874 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,874 miles
Since last MOT+7,545 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,329 miles
Since last MOT+6,378 miles
PASS
Mileage113,951 miles
Since last MOT+6,296 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,655 miles
Since last MOT+10,465 miles
PASS
Mileage97,190 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,190 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,105 miles
Since last MOT+17,218 miles
PASS
Mileage79,887 miles
Since last MOT+16,486 miles
PASS
Mileage63,401 miles
Since last MOT+13,667 miles
PASS
Mileage49,734 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 CCV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RJ53 CCV

What car is RJ53 CCV?

RJ53 CCV is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RJ53 CCV?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 CCV was 201,129 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 CCV passed its MOT?

RJ53 CCV has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 10 Sep 2025.

Is RJ53 CCV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ53 CCV 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 RJ53 CCV?

RJ53 CCV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.