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YY53 EKN

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Beverley, 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 178,402 miles on the clock, averaging 11,974 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 YY53 EKN

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,402
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
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
11,974

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading178,402 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,779
Average per year11,974
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YY53 EKN 39k74k109k143k178k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,402 miles
Since last MOT+15,779 miles
PASS
Mileage162,623 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,621 miles
Since last MOT+19,854 miles
PASS
Mileage142,767 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,765 miles
Since last MOT+12,065 miles
PASS
Mileage130,700 miles
Since last MOT+16,797 miles
PASS
Mileage113,903 miles
Since last MOT+668 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,235 miles
Since last MOT+18,774 miles
PASS
Mileage94,461 miles
Since last MOT+17,783 miles
PASS
Mileage76,678 miles
Since last MOT+2,621 miles
PASS
Mileage74,057 miles
Since last MOT+5,560 miles
PASS
Mileage68,497 miles
Since last MOT+8,303 miles
PASS
Mileage60,194 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,171 miles
Since last MOT+5,214 miles
PASS
Mileage54,957 miles
Since last MOT+6,891 miles
PASS
Mileage48,066 miles
Since last MOT+9,422 miles
PASS
Mileage38,644 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About YY53 EKN

What car is YY53 EKN?

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

What is the mileage of YY53 EKN?

The last recorded mileage for YY53 EKN was 178,402 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY53 EKN passed its MOT?

YY53 EKN has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Sep 2018.

Is YY53 EKN ULEZ compliant?

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

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