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WR53 BVF

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Bristol, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 225,484 miles on the clock, averaging 12,873 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 WR53 BVF

MOT Status
Due date passed
225,484
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
12,873

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading225,484 miles
Reading date
Miles last year244
Average per year12,873
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR53 BVF 44k89k135k180k225k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage225,484 miles
Since last MOT+244 miles
FAIL
Mileage225,240 miles
Since last MOT+24,883 miles
PASS
Mileage200,357 miles
Since last MOT+1,903 miles
PASS
Mileage198,454 miles
Since last MOT+12,357 miles
PASS
Mileage186,097 miles
Since last MOT+12,103 miles
PASS
Mileage173,994 miles
Since last MOT+74 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,920 miles
Since last MOT+16,156 miles
PASS
Mileage157,764 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,764 miles
Since last MOT+16,451 miles
PASS
Mileage141,313 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,313 miles
Since last MOT+16,654 miles
PASS
Mileage124,659 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,659 miles
Since last MOT+19,121 miles
PASS
Mileage105,538 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,398 miles
Since last MOT+17,643 miles
PASS
Mileage90,755 miles
Since last MOT+14,128 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,627 miles
Since last MOT+14,260 miles
PASS
Mileage62,367 miles
Since last MOT+6,634 miles
PASS
Mileage55,733 miles
Since last MOT+11,607 miles
PASS
Mileage44,126 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 BVF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WR53 BVF

What car is WR53 BVF?

WR53 BVF is a grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WR53 BVF?

The last recorded mileage for WR53 BVF was 225,484 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR53 BVF passed its MOT?

WR53 BVF has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2020.

Is WR53 BVF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR53 BVF 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 WR53 BVF?

WR53 BVF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.