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WG53 GUE

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Exeter, West of England · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
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 2004 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 171,018 miles on the clock, averaging 9,263 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 WG53 GUE

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,018
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,263

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 reading171,018 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,263
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG53 GUE 45k77k108k140k171k '07'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,018 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,018 miles
Since last MOT+4,582 miles
PASS
Mileage166,436 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,388 miles
Since last MOT+6,229 miles
PASS
Mileage160,159 miles
Since last MOT+7,920 miles
PASS
Mileage152,239 miles
Since last MOT+6,297 miles
PASS
Mileage145,942 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,942 miles
Since last MOT+8,738 miles
PASS
Mileage137,204 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,204 miles
Since last MOT+9,882 miles
PASS
Mileage127,322 miles
Since last MOT+9,881 miles
PASS
Mileage117,441 miles
Since last MOT+14,211 miles
PASS
Mileage103,230 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,230 miles
Since last MOT+26,108 miles
PASS
Mileage77,122 miles
Since last MOT+1,856 miles
PASS
Mileage75,266 miles
Since last MOT+12,556 miles
PASS
Mileage62,710 miles
Since last MOT+9,169 miles
PASS
Mileage53,541 miles
Since last MOT+7,091 miles
PASS
Mileage46,450 miles
Since last MOT+1,073 miles
PASS
Mileage45,377 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 GUE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeWG — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WG53 GUE

What car is WG53 GUE?

WG53 GUE is a silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Exeter in 2004.

What is the mileage of WG53 GUE?

The last recorded mileage for WG53 GUE was 171,018 miles, recorded on 25 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG53 GUE passed its MOT?

WG53 GUE has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Aug 2020.

Is WG53 GUE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WG53 GUE 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 WG53 GUE?

WG53 GUE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.