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WM53 BXP

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Bristol, West of England · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
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 2004 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 268,145 miles on the clock, averaging 22,907 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 WM53 BXP

MOT Status
Due date passed
268,145
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
22,907

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading268,145 miles
Reading date
Average per year22,907
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WM53 BXP 31k90k149k209k268k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage268,145 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage268,145 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage268,111 miles
Since last MOT+16,311 miles
PASS
Mileage251,800 miles
Since last MOT+19,687 miles
PASS
Mileage232,113 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage232,113 miles
Since last MOT+21,636 miles
FAIL
Mileage210,477 miles
Since last MOT+20,975 miles
PASS
Mileage189,502 miles
Since last MOT+21,313 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,189 miles
Since last MOT+24,973 miles
PASS
Mileage143,216 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,216 miles
Since last MOT+22,641 miles
PASS
Mileage120,575 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,575 miles
Since last MOT+23,822 miles
PASS
Mileage96,753 miles
Since last MOT+31,289 miles
PASS
Mileage65,464 miles
Since last MOT+34,809 miles
PASS
Mileage30,655 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 BXP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeWM — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WM53 BXP

What car is WM53 BXP?

WM53 BXP is a blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Bristol in 2004.

What is the mileage of WM53 BXP?

The last recorded mileage for WM53 BXP was 268,145 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WM53 BXP passed its MOT?

WM53 BXP has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Feb 2017.

Is WM53 BXP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WM53 BXP 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 WM53 BXP?

WM53 BXP is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.