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YP53 PWL

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 162,253 miles on the clock, averaging 13,384 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 YP53 PWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,253
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
13,384

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading162,253 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year13,384
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP53 PWL 24k59k93k128k162k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,253 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,245 miles
Since last MOT+10,590 miles
PASS
Mileage151,655 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,654 miles
Since last MOT+12,266 miles
PASS
Mileage139,388 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,388 miles
Since last MOT+11,744 miles
PASS
Mileage127,644 miles
Since last MOT+12,350 miles
PASS
Mileage115,294 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,294 miles
Since last MOT+16,725 miles
PASS
Mileage98,569 miles
Since last MOT+7,612 miles
PASS
Mileage90,957 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,957 miles
Since last MOT+15,332 miles
PASS
Mileage75,625 miles
Since last MOT+20,988 miles
PASS
Mileage54,637 miles
Since last MOT+23,109 miles
PASS
Mileage31,528 miles
Since last MOT+7,129 miles
PASS
Mileage24,399 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 PWL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YP53 PWL

What car is YP53 PWL?

YP53 PWL is a silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YP53 PWL?

The last recorded mileage for YP53 PWL was 162,253 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP53 PWL passed its MOT?

YP53 PWL has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2017.

Is YP53 PWL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP53 PWL 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 YP53 PWL?

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