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WG53 WCX

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 172,212 miles on the clock, averaging 11,581 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 WCX

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,212
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
11,581

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 reading172,212 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,156
Average per year11,581
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG53 WCX 73k98k123k147k172k '07'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,212 miles
Since last MOT+18,156 miles
PASS
Mileage154,056 miles
Since last MOT+86 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,970 miles
Since last MOT+10,622 miles
PASS
Mileage143,348 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,348 miles
Since last MOT+10,854 miles
PASS
Mileage132,494 miles
Since last MOT+8,344 miles
PASS
Mileage124,150 miles
Since last MOT+10,582 miles
PASS
Mileage113,568 miles
Since last MOT+19,730 miles
PASS
Mileage93,838 miles
Since last MOT+8,393 miles
PASS
Mileage85,445 miles
Since last MOT+11,920 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,525 miles
Since last MOT+301 miles
PASS
Mileage73,224 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 WCX
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 WCX

What car is WG53 WCX?

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

What is the mileage of WG53 WCX?

The last recorded mileage for WG53 WCX was 172,212 miles, recorded on 24 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG53 WCX passed its MOT?

WG53 WCX has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Aug 2015.

Is WG53 WCX ULEZ compliant?

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

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