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WF53 FZD

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Exeter, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 87,076 miles on the clock, averaging 4,362 miles per year, well 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 WF53 FZD

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,076
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,362

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading87,076 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,131
Average per year4,362
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF53 FZD 25k41k56k72k87k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,076 miles
Since last MOT+7,131 miles
PASS
Mileage79,945 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,945 miles
Since last MOT+2,548 miles
PASS
Mileage77,397 miles
Since last MOT+6,281 miles
PASS
Mileage71,116 miles
Since last MOT+3,573 miles
PASS
Mileage67,543 miles
Since last MOT+789 miles
PASS
Mileage66,754 miles
Since last MOT+3,058 miles
PASS
Mileage63,696 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,696 miles
Since last MOT+5,537 miles
PASS
Mileage58,159 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,159 miles
Since last MOT+4,959 miles
PASS
Mileage53,200 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,200 miles
Since last MOT+2,461 miles
PASS
Mileage50,739 miles
Since last MOT+1,905 miles
PASS
Mileage48,834 miles
Since last MOT+2,297 miles
PASS
Mileage46,537 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,537 miles
Since last MOT+2,232 miles
PASS
Mileage44,305 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,243 miles
Since last MOT+9,127 miles
PASS
Mileage35,116 miles
Since last MOT+9,718 miles
PASS
Mileage25,398 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 FZD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WF53 FZD

What car is WF53 FZD?

WF53 FZD is a silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WF53 FZD?

The last recorded mileage for WF53 FZD was 87,076 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF53 FZD passed its MOT?

WF53 FZD has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2020.

Is WF53 FZD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WF53 FZD 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 WF53 FZD?

WF53 FZD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.