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YB53 HYP

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 161,547 miles on the clock, averaging 9,971 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 YB53 HYP

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,547
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,971

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading161,547 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,971
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YB53 HYP 71k94k116k139k162k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,547 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,547 miles
Since last MOT+23,644 miles
PASS
Mileage137,903 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,902 miles
Since last MOT+3,375 miles
PASS
Mileage134,527 miles
Since last MOT+11,549 miles
PASS
Mileage122,978 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,967 miles
Since last MOT+13,834 miles
PASS
Mileage109,133 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,133 miles
Since last MOT+11,713 miles
PASS
Mileage97,420 miles
Since last MOT+10,841 miles
PASS
Mileage86,579 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,494 miles
Since last MOT+15,661 miles
PASS
Mileage70,833 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 HYP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYB — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YB53 HYP

What car is YB53 HYP?

YB53 HYP is a blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Leeds in 2003.

What is the mileage of YB53 HYP?

The last recorded mileage for YB53 HYP was 161,547 miles, recorded on 7 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YB53 HYP passed its MOT?

YB53 HYP has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Dec 2015.

Is YB53 HYP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YB53 HYP 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 YB53 HYP?

YB53 HYP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.