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YS53 FTC

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 155,022 miles on the clock, averaging 7,127 miles per year, below 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 FTC

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,022
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
7,127

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading155,022 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,090
Average per year7,127
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YS53 FTC 27k59k91k123k155k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,022 miles
Since last MOT+4,090 miles
PASS
Mileage150,932 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,930 miles
Since last MOT+2,438 miles
PASS
Mileage148,492 miles
Since last MOT+6,162 miles
PASS
Mileage142,330 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,328 miles
Since last MOT+12,134 miles
PASS
Mileage130,194 miles
Since last MOT+6,174 miles
PASS
Mileage124,020 miles
Since last MOT+9,599 miles
PASS
Mileage114,421 miles
Since last MOT+11,464 miles
PASS
Mileage102,957 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,957 miles
Since last MOT+10,839 miles
PASS
Mileage92,118 miles
Since last MOT+9,012 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,106 miles
Since last MOT+8,521 miles
PASS
Mileage74,585 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,585 miles
Since last MOT+7,844 miles
PASS
Mileage66,741 miles
Since last MOT+9,661 miles
PASS
Mileage57,080 miles
Since last MOT+7,977 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,103 miles
Since last MOT+6,295 miles
PASS
Mileage42,808 miles
Since last MOT+8,664 miles
PASS
Mileage34,144 miles
Since last MOT+7,027 miles
PASS
Mileage27,117 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 FTC
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 FTC

What car is YS53 FTC?

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

What is the mileage of YS53 FTC?

The last recorded mileage for YS53 FTC was 155,022 miles, recorded on 20 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YS53 FTC passed its MOT?

YS53 FTC has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Sep 2024.

Is YS53 FTC ULEZ compliant?

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

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