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YB53 LKY

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 181,738 miles on the clock, averaging 16,227 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 LKY

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,738
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
16,227

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading181,738 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,337
Average per year16,227
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YB53 LKY 49k83k116k149k182k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,738 miles
Since last MOT+8,337 miles
PASS
Mileage173,401 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,384 miles
Since last MOT+2,000 miles
PASS
Mileage173,384 miles
Since last MOT+5,867 miles
PASS
Mileage167,517 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,513 miles
Since last MOT+13,459 miles
PASS
Mileage154,054 miles
Since last MOT+133 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,921 miles
Since last MOT+11,516 miles
PASS
Mileage142,405 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,405 miles
Since last MOT+16,257 miles
PASS
Mileage126,148 miles
Since last MOT+39,142 miles
PASS
Mileage87,006 miles
Since last MOT+19,310 miles
PASS
Mileage67,696 miles
Since last MOT+18,223 miles
PASS
Mileage49,473 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 LKY
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 LKY

What car is YB53 LKY?

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

What is the mileage of YB53 LKY?

The last recorded mileage for YB53 LKY was 181,738 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YB53 LKY passed its MOT?

YB53 LKY has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Feb 2015.

Is YB53 LKY ULEZ compliant?

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

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