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VO53 SXD

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 183,882 miles on the clock, averaging 12,975 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 VO53 SXD

MOT Status
Due date passed
183,882
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
12,975

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading183,882 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,975
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VO53 SXD 51k85k118k151k184k '07'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage183,882 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage183,882 miles
Since last MOT+11,738 miles
PASS
Mileage172,144 miles
Since last MOT+5,450 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,694 miles
Since last MOT+15,259 miles
PASS
Mileage151,435 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,434 miles
Since last MOT+27,781 miles
PASS
Mileage123,653 miles
Since last MOT+18,362 miles
PASS
Mileage105,291 miles
Since last MOT+11,489 miles
PASS
Mileage93,802 miles
Since last MOT+19,392 miles
PASS
Mileage74,410 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,410 miles
Since last MOT+12,631 miles
PASS
Mileage61,779 miles
Since last MOT+10,322 miles
PASS
Mileage51,457 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 SXD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVO — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About VO53 SXD

What car is VO53 SXD?

VO53 SXD is a grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VO53 SXD?

The last recorded mileage for VO53 SXD was 183,882 miles, recorded on 25 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO53 SXD passed its MOT?

VO53 SXD has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Mar 2017.

Is VO53 SXD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VO53 SXD 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 VO53 SXD?

VO53 SXD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.