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AK53 AOW

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1984cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 86,502 miles on the clock, averaging 4,781 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TFSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) and cam follower (part 06d109309c).

MOT & Mileage History for AK53 AOW

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,502
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,781

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading86,502 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,830
Average per year4,781
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AK53 AOW 21k37k54k70k87k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,502 miles
Since last MOT+3,830 miles
PASS
Mileage82,672 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,672 miles
Since last MOT+5,527 miles
PASS
Mileage77,145 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,145 miles
Since last MOT+5,275 miles
PASS
Mileage71,870 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,870 miles
Since last MOT+5,629 miles
PASS
Mileage66,241 miles
Since last MOT+5,061 miles
PASS
Mileage61,180 miles
Since last MOT+5,733 miles
PASS
Mileage55,447 miles
Since last MOT+5,410 miles
PASS
Mileage50,037 miles
Since last MOT+5,330 miles
PASS
Mileage44,707 miles
Since last MOT+6,547 miles
PASS
Mileage38,160 miles
Since last MOT+5,547 miles
PASS
Mileage32,613 miles
Since last MOT+3,702 miles
PASS
Mileage28,911 miles
Since last MOT+3,270 miles
PASS
Mileage25,641 miles
Since last MOT+5,053 miles
PASS
Mileage20,588 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

These are the most commonly reported problems on Audi A3 models (2003–2012), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) and Cam Follower (part 06D109309C)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 AOW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AK53 AOW

What car is AK53 AOW?

AK53 AOW is an silver Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AK53 AOW?

The last recorded mileage for AK53 AOW was 86,502 miles, recorded on 25 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK53 AOW passed its MOT?

AK53 AOW has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Aug 2020.

Is AK53 AOW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK53 AOW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AK53 AOW?

AK53 AOW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.