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YS53 FTU

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 104,109 miles on the clock, averaging 6,147 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 FTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,109
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
6,147

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading104,109 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,108
Average per year6,147
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YS53 FTU 64k74k84k94k104k '06'13'11

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,109 miles
Since last MOT+3,108 miles
PASS
Mileage101,001 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,000 miles
Since last MOT+1,779 miles
PASS
Mileage99,221 miles
Since last MOT+4,016 miles
PASS
Mileage95,205 miles
Since last MOT+5,911 miles
PASS
Mileage89,294 miles
Since last MOT+7,971 miles
PASS
Mileage81,323 miles
Since last MOT+16,867 miles
PASS
Mileage64,456 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About YS53 FTU

What car is YS53 FTU?

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

What is the mileage of YS53 FTU?

The last recorded mileage for YS53 FTU was 104,109 miles, recorded on 27 Apr 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YS53 FTU passed its MOT?

YS53 FTU has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 27 Apr 2013.

Is YS53 FTU ULEZ compliant?

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

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