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WR53 SZE

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
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 2003 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 4 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 84,546 miles on the clock, averaging 8,175 miles per year, around 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 SZE

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,546
Last Mileage
Recorded
4
Total Tests
Since 2006
100%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 4 tests on record
8,175

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading84,546 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,791
Average per year8,175
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WR53 SZE 65k70k75k80k85k '06'09'08

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Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,546 miles
Since last MOT+6,791 miles
PASS
Mileage77,755 miles
Since last MOT+3,450 miles
PASS
Mileage74,305 miles
Since last MOT+9,659 miles
PASS
Mileage64,646 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 SZE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
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 SZE

What car is WR53 SZE?

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

What is the mileage of WR53 SZE?

The last recorded mileage for WR53 SZE was 84,546 miles, recorded on 21 Apr 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR53 SZE passed its MOT?

WR53 SZE has had 4 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (4 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 21 Apr 2009.

Is WR53 SZE ULEZ compliant?

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

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