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YY53 BVW

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Beverley, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 192,102 miles on the clock, averaging 8,240 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 YY53 BVW

MOT Status
Due date passed
192,102
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
8,240

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading192,102 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year8,240
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YY53 BVW 81k109k137k164k192k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage192,102 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage192,091 miles
Since last MOT+10,193 miles
PASS
Mileage181,898 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage181,898 miles
Since last MOT+8,280 miles
PASS
Mileage173,618 miles
Since last MOT+10,289 miles
PASS
Mileage163,329 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,329 miles
Since last MOT+7,000 miles
PASS
Mileage156,329 miles
Since last MOT+16,344 miles
PASS
Mileage139,985 miles
Since last MOT+9,044 miles
PASS
Mileage130,941 miles
Since last MOT+3,048 miles
PASS
Mileage127,893 miles
Since last MOT+3,111 miles
PASS
Mileage124,782 miles
Since last MOT+3,526 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,256 miles
Since last MOT+4,309 miles
PASS
Mileage116,947 miles
Since last MOT+4,522 miles
PASS
Mileage112,425 miles
Since last MOT+7,998 miles
PASS
Mileage104,427 miles
Since last MOT+23,029 miles
PASS
Mileage81,398 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 BVW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYY — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YY53 BVW

What car is YY53 BVW?

YY53 BVW is a grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Beverley in 2003.

What is the mileage of YY53 BVW?

The last recorded mileage for YY53 BVW was 192,102 miles, recorded on 15 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY53 BVW passed its MOT?

YY53 BVW has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Feb 2020.

Is YY53 BVW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YY53 BVW 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 YY53 BVW?

YY53 BVW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.