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YB53 LHN

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 226,858 miles on the clock, averaging 12,230 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 LHN

MOT Status
Due date passed
226,858
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
12,230

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 reading226,858 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,266
Average per year12,230
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YB53 LHN 41k87k134k180k227k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage226,858 miles
Since last MOT+9,266 miles
PASS
Mileage217,592 miles
Since last MOT+12,593 miles
PASS
Mileage204,999 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage204,999 miles
Since last MOT+8,670 miles
PASS
Mileage196,329 miles
Since last MOT+86,313 miles
PASS
Mileage110,016 miles
Since last MOT+15,913 miles
PASS
Mileage94,103 miles
PASS
Mileage142,907 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,905 miles
Since last MOT+13,954 miles
PASS
Mileage128,951 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,951 miles
Since last MOT+14,147 miles
PASS
Mileage114,804 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,804 miles
Since last MOT+12,246 miles
PASS
Mileage102,558 miles
Since last MOT+10,812 miles
PASS
Mileage91,746 miles
Since last MOT+12,876 miles
PASS
Mileage78,870 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,870 miles
Since last MOT+11,378 miles
PASS
Mileage67,492 miles
Since last MOT+13,816 miles
PASS
Mileage53,676 miles
Since last MOT+12,953 miles
PASS
Mileage40,723 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About YB53 LHN

What car is YB53 LHN?

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

What is the mileage of YB53 LHN?

The last recorded mileage for YB53 LHN was 226,858 miles, recorded on 12 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YB53 LHN passed its MOT?

YB53 LHN has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Feb 2022.

Is YB53 LHN ULEZ compliant?

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

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