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YR53 GUO

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 170,733 miles on the clock, averaging 7,542 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 YR53 GUO

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,733
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,542

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading170,733 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year7,542
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR53 GUO 64k91k118k144k171k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,733 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,722 miles
Since last MOT+9,150 miles
PASS
Mileage161,572 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,569 miles
Since last MOT+11,617 miles
PASS
Mileage149,952 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,949 miles
Since last MOT+5,304 miles
PASS
Mileage144,645 miles
Since last MOT+5,176 miles
PASS
Mileage139,469 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,420 miles
Since last MOT+5,308 miles
PASS
Mileage134,112 miles
Since last MOT+4,436 miles
PASS
Mileage129,676 miles
Since last MOT+4,832 miles
PASS
Mileage124,844 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,796 miles
Since last MOT+5,722 miles
PASS
Mileage119,074 miles
Since last MOT+6,575 miles
PASS
Mileage112,499 miles
Since last MOT+6,498 miles
PASS
Mileage106,001 miles
Since last MOT+6,588 miles
PASS
Mileage99,413 miles
Since last MOT+7,974 miles
PASS
Mileage91,439 miles
Since last MOT+12,101 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,338 miles
Since last MOT+14,746 miles
PASS
Mileage64,592 miles
Since last MOT+275 miles
PASS
Mileage64,317 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 GUO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YR53 GUO

What car is YR53 GUO?

YR53 GUO is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YR53 GUO?

The last recorded mileage for YR53 GUO was 170,733 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR53 GUO passed its MOT?

YR53 GUO has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Oct 2020.

Is YR53 GUO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR53 GUO 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 YR53 GUO?

YR53 GUO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.