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YS53 CVK

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 133,962 miles on the clock, averaging 8,734 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 YS53 CVK

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,962
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,734

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading133,962 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,734
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YS53 CVK 20k49k77k106k134k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,962 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,962 miles
Since last MOT+18,000 miles
PASS
Mileage115,962 miles
Since last MOT+8,773 miles
PASS
Mileage107,189 miles
Since last MOT+14,551 miles
PASS
Mileage92,638 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,638 miles
Since last MOT+5,863 miles
PASS
Mileage86,775 miles
Since last MOT+14,093 miles
PASS
Mileage72,682 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,677 miles
Since last MOT+12,987 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,690 miles
Since last MOT+7,630 miles
PASS
Mileage52,060 miles
Since last MOT+12,355 miles
PASS
Mileage39,705 miles
Since last MOT+5,051 miles
PASS
Mileage34,654 miles
Since last MOT+3,371 miles
PASS
Mileage31,283 miles
Since last MOT+4,475 miles
PASS
Mileage26,808 miles
Since last MOT+2,761 miles
PASS
Mileage24,047 miles
Since last MOT+3,628 miles
PASS
Mileage20,419 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 CVK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYS — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YS53 CVK

What car is YS53 CVK?

YS53 CVK is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YS53 CVK?

The last recorded mileage for YS53 CVK was 133,962 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YS53 CVK passed its MOT?

YS53 CVK has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2019.

Is YS53 CVK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YS53 CVK 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 YS53 CVK?

YS53 CVK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.