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ST53 UZP

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
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 2004 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 209,741 miles on the clock, averaging 17,630 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 ST53 UZP

MOT Status
Due date passed
209,741
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2007
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
17,630

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading209,741 miles
Reading date
Average per year17,630
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ST53 UZP 96k125k153k181k210k '07'13'12

Check ST53 UZP

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage209,741 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage209,741 miles
Since last MOT+19,236 miles
PASS
Mileage190,505 miles
Since last MOT+20,390 miles
PASS
Mileage170,115 miles
Since last MOT+32,752 miles
PASS
Mileage137,363 miles
Since last MOT+40,866 miles
PASS
Mileage96,497 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 UZP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeST — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ST53 UZP

What car is ST53 UZP?

ST53 UZP is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Dundee in 2004.

What is the mileage of ST53 UZP?

The last recorded mileage for ST53 UZP was 209,741 miles, recorded on 6 Aug 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ST53 UZP passed its MOT?

ST53 UZP has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 6 Aug 2013.

Is ST53 UZP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ST53 UZP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is ST53 UZP?

ST53 UZP is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.