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YY53 LFZ

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 150,952 miles on the clock, averaging 10,180 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 LFZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
150,952
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
10,180

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading150,952 miles
Reading date
Miles last year23,658
Average per year10,180
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YY53 LFZ 37k65k94k122k151k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage150,952 miles
Since last MOT+23,658 miles
PASS
Mileage127,294 miles
Since last MOT+14,204 miles
PASS
Mileage113,090 miles
Since last MOT+83 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,007 miles
Since last MOT+8,482 miles
PASS
Mileage104,525 miles
Since last MOT+12,315 miles
PASS
Mileage92,210 miles
Since last MOT+8,709 miles
PASS
Mileage83,501 miles
Since last MOT+16,110 miles
PASS
Mileage67,391 miles
Since last MOT+8,987 miles
PASS
Mileage58,404 miles
Since last MOT+7,648 miles
PASS
Mileage50,756 miles
Since last MOT+7,420 miles
PASS
Mileage43,336 miles
Since last MOT+6,497 miles
PASS
Mileage36,839 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 LFZ
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 LFZ

What car is YY53 LFZ?

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

What is the mileage of YY53 LFZ?

The last recorded mileage for YY53 LFZ was 150,952 miles, recorded on 28 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY53 LFZ passed its MOT?

YY53 LFZ has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 28 Dec 2017.

Is YY53 LFZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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