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YS53 VDD

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 4 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 75,184 miles on the clock, averaging 10,973 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 YS53 VDD

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,184
Last Mileage
Recorded
4
Total Tests
Since 2006
100%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 4 tests on record
10,973

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading75,184 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,497
Average per year10,973
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YS53 VDD 43k51k59k67k75k '06'09'08

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Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,184 miles
Since last MOT+6,497 miles
PASS
Mileage68,687 miles
Since last MOT+12,298 miles
PASS
Mileage56,389 miles
Since last MOT+13,350 miles
PASS
Mileage43,039 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

RegistrationYS53 VDD
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 VDD

What car is YS53 VDD?

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

What is the mileage of YS53 VDD?

The last recorded mileage for YS53 VDD was 75,184 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YS53 VDD passed its MOT?

YS53 VDD has had 4 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (4 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2009.

Is YS53 VDD ULEZ compliant?

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

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