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WG53 UOA

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 131,489 miles on the clock, averaging 3,599 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 WG53 UOA

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,489
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
3,599

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading131,489 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,717
Average per year3,599
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG53 UOA 100k108k116k124k131k '07'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,489 miles
Since last MOT+12,717 miles
PASS
Mileage118,772 miles
Since last MOT+1,698 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,074 miles
Since last MOT+12,887 miles
PASS
Mileage104,187 miles
Since last MOT+298 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,889 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,825 miles
Since last MOT+16,998 miles
PASS
Mileage86,827 miles
Since last MOT+10,806 miles
PASS
Mileage76,021 miles
PASS
Mileage119,981 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,981 miles
Since last MOT+5,907 miles
PASS
Mileage114,074 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,651 miles
Since last MOT+26,365 miles
PASS
Mileage100,286 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 UOA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
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 UOA

What car is WG53 UOA?

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

What is the mileage of WG53 UOA?

The last recorded mileage for WG53 UOA was 131,489 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG53 UOA passed its MOT?

WG53 UOA has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Oct 2015.

Is WG53 UOA ULEZ compliant?

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

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