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RY53 CNF

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 177,778 miles on the clock, averaging 8,036 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 RY53 CNF

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,778
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,036

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading177,778 miles
Reading date
Miles last year273
Average per year8,036
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY53 CNF 34k70k106k142k178k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,778 miles
Since last MOT+273 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,505 miles
Since last MOT+16,899 miles
PASS
Mileage160,606 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,567 miles
Since last MOT+25,601 miles
PASS
Mileage134,966 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,964 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
PASS
Mileage134,896 miles
Since last MOT+24,785 miles
PASS
Mileage110,111 miles
Since last MOT+19,122 miles
PASS
Mileage90,989 miles
Since last MOT+2,030 miles
PASS
Mileage88,959 miles
Since last MOT+3,334 miles
PASS
Mileage85,625 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,625 miles
Since last MOT+4,530 miles
PASS
Mileage81,095 miles
Since last MOT+7,180 miles
PASS
Mileage73,915 miles
Since last MOT+13,381 miles
PASS
Mileage60,534 miles
Since last MOT+4,200 miles
PASS
Mileage56,334 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,334 miles
Since last MOT+4,937 miles
PASS
Mileage51,397 miles
Since last MOT+3,677 miles
PASS
Mileage47,720 miles
Since last MOT+5,634 miles
PASS
Mileage42,086 miles
Since last MOT+8,495 miles
PASS
Mileage33,591 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 CNF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RY53 CNF

What car is RY53 CNF?

RY53 CNF is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RY53 CNF?

The last recorded mileage for RY53 CNF was 177,778 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY53 CNF passed its MOT?

RY53 CNF has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2024.

Is RY53 CNF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY53 CNF 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 RY53 CNF?

RY53 CNF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.