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VX53 YXB

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 109,699 miles on the clock, averaging 7,230 miles per year, below 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 VX53 YXB

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,699
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
92%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,230

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading109,699 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,574
Average per year7,230
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VX53 YXB 29k49k69k89k110k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,699 miles
Since last MOT+17,574 miles
PASS
Mileage92,125 miles
Since last MOT+5,658 miles
PASS
Mileage86,467 miles
Since last MOT+7,448 miles
PASS
Mileage79,019 miles
Since last MOT+4,805 miles
PASS
Mileage74,214 miles
Since last MOT+5,894 miles
PASS
Mileage68,320 miles
Since last MOT+4,814 miles
PASS
Mileage63,506 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,506 miles
Since last MOT+4,859 miles
PASS
Mileage58,647 miles
Since last MOT+5,538 miles
PASS
Mileage53,109 miles
Since last MOT+7,555 miles
PASS
Mileage45,554 miles
Since last MOT+8,964 miles
PASS
Mileage36,590 miles
Since last MOT+7,708 miles
PASS
Mileage28,882 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 YXB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVX — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About VX53 YXB

What car is VX53 YXB?

VX53 YXB is a blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VX53 YXB?

The last recorded mileage for VX53 YXB was 109,699 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VX53 YXB passed its MOT?

VX53 YXB has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 14 Oct 2017.

Is VX53 YXB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VX53 YXB 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 VX53 YXB?

VX53 YXB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.