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RJ53 OJZ

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 214,457 miles on the clock, averaging 13,821 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 RJ53 OJZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
214,457
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
13,821

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading214,457 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,821
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ53 OJZ 65k103k140k177k214k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage214,457 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage214,457 miles
Since last MOT+20,263 miles
PASS
Mileage194,194 miles
Since last MOT+478 miles
FAIL
Mileage193,716 miles
Since last MOT+175,770 miles
PASS
Mileage17,946 miles
PASS
Mileage162,861 miles
Since last MOT+10,433 miles
PASS
Mileage152,428 miles
Since last MOT+13,301 miles
PASS
Mileage139,127 miles
Since last MOT+12,232 miles
PASS
Mileage126,895 miles
Since last MOT+14,304 miles
PASS
Mileage112,591 miles
Since last MOT+7,913 miles
PASS
Mileage104,678 miles
Since last MOT+8,482 miles
PASS
Mileage96,196 miles
Since last MOT+11,447 miles
PASS
Mileage84,749 miles
Since last MOT+19,424 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,325 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 OJZ
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 OJZ

What car is RJ53 OJZ?

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

What is the mileage of RJ53 OJZ?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 OJZ was 214,457 miles, recorded on 2 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 OJZ passed its MOT?

RJ53 OJZ has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Aug 2017.

Is RJ53 OJZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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