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YP53 GYA

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

Red Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1984cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 118,771 miles on the clock, averaging 4,578 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TFSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) and cam follower (part 06d109309c).

MOT & Mileage History for YP53 GYA

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,771
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
4,578

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading118,771 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,555
Average per year4,578
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP53 GYA 37k58k78k98k119k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,771 miles
Since last MOT+2,555 miles
PASS
Mileage116,216 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,216 miles
Since last MOT+1,679 miles
PASS
Mileage114,537 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,537 miles
Since last MOT+2,696 miles
PASS
Mileage111,841 miles
Since last MOT+1,771 miles
PASS
Mileage110,070 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,070 miles
Since last MOT+2,712 miles
PASS
Mileage107,358 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,357 miles
Since last MOT+2,107 miles
PASS
Mileage105,250 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,250 miles
Since last MOT+2,701 miles
PASS
Mileage102,549 miles
Since last MOT+6,258 miles
PASS
Mileage96,291 miles
Since last MOT+4,721 miles
PASS
Mileage91,570 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,570 miles
Since last MOT+5,546 miles
PASS
Mileage86,024 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,024 miles
Since last MOT+2,423 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,601 miles
Since last MOT+4,597 miles
PASS
Mileage79,004 miles
Since last MOT+2,587 miles
PASS
Mileage76,417 miles
Since last MOT+4,893 miles
PASS
Mileage71,524 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,524 miles
Since last MOT+6,842 miles
PASS
Mileage64,682 miles
Since last MOT+9,116 miles
PASS
Mileage55,566 miles
Since last MOT+9,137 miles
PASS
Mileage46,429 miles
Since last MOT+9,250 miles
PASS
Mileage37,179 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

These are the most commonly reported problems on Audi A3 models (2003–2012), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) and Cam Follower (part 06D109309C)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 GYA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YP53 GYA

What car is YP53 GYA?

YP53 GYA is a red Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YP53 GYA?

The last recorded mileage for YP53 GYA was 118,771 miles, recorded on 18 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP53 GYA passed its MOT?

YP53 GYA has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 18 Jul 2024.

Is YP53 GYA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP53 GYA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is YP53 GYA?

YP53 GYA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.