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YL03 LMJ

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 177,270 miles on the clock, averaging 7,886 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 YL03 LMJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,270
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,886

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 reading177,270 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,560
Average per year7,886
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YL03 LMJ 47k79k112k145k177k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,270 miles
Since last MOT+3,560 miles
PASS
Mileage173,710 miles
Since last MOT+4,412 miles
PASS
Mileage169,298 miles
Since last MOT+4,114 miles
PASS
Mileage165,184 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,183 miles
Since last MOT+5,540 miles
PASS
Mileage159,643 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,639 miles
Since last MOT+4,454 miles
PASS
Mileage155,185 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,185 miles
Since last MOT+3,028 miles
PASS
Mileage152,157 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,157 miles
Since last MOT+3,407 miles
PASS
Mileage148,750 miles
Since last MOT+2,891 miles
PASS
Mileage145,859 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,838 miles
Since last MOT+8,024 miles
PASS
Mileage137,814 miles
Since last MOT+11,334 miles
PASS
Mileage126,480 miles
Since last MOT+11,937 miles
PASS
Mileage114,543 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,543 miles
Since last MOT+18,687 miles
PASS
Mileage95,856 miles
Since last MOT+17,889 miles
PASS
Mileage77,967 miles
Since last MOT+79 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,888 miles
Since last MOT+10,266 miles
PASS
Mileage67,622 miles
Since last MOT+13,273 miles
PASS
Mileage54,349 miles
Since last MOT+7,664 miles
PASS
Mileage46,685 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 LMJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYL — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About YL03 LMJ

What car is YL03 LMJ?

YL03 LMJ is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YL03 LMJ?

The last recorded mileage for YL03 LMJ was 177,270 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YL03 LMJ passed its MOT?

YL03 LMJ has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2023.

Is YL03 LMJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL03 LMJ 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 YL03 LMJ?

YL03 LMJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.