The road tax status for YH53 VVR is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for YH53 VVR?

The first MOT test for YH53 VVR is due by 28 September 2006.

What is the recorded mileage of YH53 VVR?

The recorded mileage for YH53 VVR is 183,026 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is YH53 VVR ULEZ compliant?

No, YH53 VVR does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2003 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · YH53 VVR

YH53 VVR

2003 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 183,026 miles. MOT status: Failed.

Make & Model: AUDI A3
Year / Origin: 2003 · Leeds
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Failed
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 183,026 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.0L
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Year

2003

Engine

1968cc

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YH53 VVR Key Findings

24 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 30/07/2022
183,026 miles recorded at latest MOT
9 historical MOT failures
6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (22 mentions)

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YH53 VVR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Oct 2026, 02:29

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24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Audi A3 (YH53 VVR) between September 2006 and July 2022.

The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 30 July 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (22 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 46 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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YH53 VVR Mileage History

20/09/200637,555 mi
20/09/200637,555 mi
12/09/200752,528 mi+14,973 mi
13/09/200752,528 mi
29/09/200868,308 mi+15,780 mi
29/09/200985,650 mi+17,342 mi
28/09/2010101,920 mi+16,270 mi
07/10/2010102,184 mi+264 mi
28/09/2011115,052 mi+12,868 mi
05/10/2012124,467 mi+9,415 mi
09/10/2012124,469 mi+2 mi
25/10/2013134,619 mi+10,150 mi
25/10/2013134,621 mi+2 mi
20/10/2014143,757 mi+9,136 mi
26/10/2015151,625 mi+7,868 mi
05/11/2015151,625 mi
21/10/2016156,018 mi+4,393 mi
21/10/2016156,018 mi
06/03/2018159,871 mi+3,853 mi
09/03/2018159,876 mi+5 mi
26/03/2019164,823 mi+4,947 mi
07/11/2020167,717 mi+2,894 mi
24/07/2021170,148 mi+2,431 mi
30/07/2022183,026 mi+12,878 mi

Average of roughly 9,174 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed

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2 dangerous defects found recently

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