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YY53 NLX

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Beverley, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 237,069 miles on the clock, averaging 11,627 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 NLX

MOT Status
Due date passed
237,069
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
11,627

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading237,069 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,972
Average per year11,627
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YY53 NLX 91k127k164k200k237k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage237,069 miles
Since last MOT+13,972 miles
PASS
Mileage223,097 miles
Since last MOT+19,528 miles
PASS
Mileage203,569 miles
Since last MOT+16,604 miles
PASS
Mileage186,965 miles
Since last MOT+20,770 miles
PASS
Mileage166,195 miles
Since last MOT+16,109 miles
PASS
Mileage150,086 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,086 miles
Since last MOT+13,846 miles
PASS
Mileage136,240 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,236 miles
Since last MOT+12,578 miles
PASS
Mileage123,658 miles
Since last MOT+12,903 miles
PASS
Mileage110,755 miles
Since last MOT+14,895 miles
PASS
Mileage95,860 miles
Since last MOT+1,804 miles
PASS
Mileage94,056 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,042 miles
Since last MOT+3,529 miles
PASS
Mileage90,513 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About YY53 NLX

What car is YY53 NLX?

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

What is the mileage of YY53 NLX?

The last recorded mileage for YY53 NLX was 237,069 miles, recorded on 17 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY53 NLX passed its MOT?

YY53 NLX has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Jun 2019.

Is YY53 NLX ULEZ compliant?

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

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