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WV53 OBB

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
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 2003 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 206,254 miles on the clock, averaging 8,350 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 WV53 OBB

MOT Status
Due date passed
206,254
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,350

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading206,254 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,019
Average per year8,350
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WV53 OBB 66k101k136k171k206k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage206,254 miles
Since last MOT+2,019 miles
PASS
Mileage204,235 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage204,235 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage204,235 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage204,233 miles
Since last MOT+8,741 miles
PASS
Mileage195,492 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage195,492 miles
Since last MOT+16,975 miles
PASS
Mileage178,517 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage178,517 miles
Since last MOT+6,841 miles
PASS
Mileage171,676 miles
Since last MOT+10,116 miles
PASS
Mileage161,560 miles
Since last MOT+250 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,310 miles
Since last MOT+9,552 miles
PASS
Mileage151,758 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,727 miles
Since last MOT+9,594 miles
PASS
Mileage142,133 miles
Since last MOT+3,994 miles
PASS
Mileage138,139 miles
Since last MOT+7,002 miles
PASS
Mileage131,137 miles
Since last MOT+9,120 miles
PASS
Mileage122,017 miles
Since last MOT+5,553 miles
PASS
Mileage116,464 miles
Since last MOT+2,473 miles
PASS
Mileage113,991 miles
Since last MOT+2,818 miles
PASS
Mileage111,173 miles
Since last MOT+19,464 miles
PASS
Mileage91,709 miles
Since last MOT+25,803 miles
PASS
Mileage65,906 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 OBB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWV — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WV53 OBB

What car is WV53 OBB?

WV53 OBB is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WV53 OBB?

The last recorded mileage for WV53 OBB was 206,254 miles, recorded on 27 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WV53 OBB passed its MOT?

WV53 OBB has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 27 Jun 2023.

Is WV53 OBB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WV53 OBB 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 WV53 OBB?

WV53 OBB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.