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YC53 GSJ

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 146,489 miles on the clock, averaging 10,485 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 YC53 GSJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,489
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,485

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading146,489 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,485
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YC53 GSJ 36k64k91k119k146k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,489 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,489 miles
Since last MOT+9,202 miles
PASS
Mileage137,287 miles
Since last MOT+13,215 miles
PASS
Mileage124,072 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,072 miles
Since last MOT+16,584 miles
PASS
Mileage107,488 miles
Since last MOT+18,560 miles
PASS
Mileage88,928 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,927 miles
Since last MOT+9,093 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,834 miles
Since last MOT+5,768 miles
PASS
Mileage74,066 miles
Since last MOT+8,328 miles
PASS
Mileage65,738 miles
Since last MOT+11,193 miles
PASS
Mileage54,545 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,545 miles
Since last MOT+8,865 miles
PASS
Mileage45,680 miles
Since last MOT+9,276 miles
PASS
Mileage36,404 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 GSJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYC — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YC53 GSJ

What car is YC53 GSJ?

YC53 GSJ is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Leeds in 2003.

What is the mileage of YC53 GSJ?

The last recorded mileage for YC53 GSJ was 146,489 miles, recorded on 4 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YC53 GSJ passed its MOT?

YC53 GSJ has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Apr 2017.

Is YC53 GSJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YC53 GSJ 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 YC53 GSJ?

YC53 GSJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.