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AK53 TGU

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlack
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 132,031 miles on the clock, averaging 6,460 miles per year, 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 TGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,031
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,460

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading132,031 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,460
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK53 TGU 65k82k98k115k132k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,031 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,031 miles
Since last MOT+5,764 miles
PASS
Mileage126,267 miles
Since last MOT+3,467 miles
PASS
Mileage122,800 miles
Since last MOT+3,788 miles
PASS
Mileage119,012 miles
Since last MOT+2,912 miles
PASS
Mileage116,100 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage48,986 miles
PASS
Mileage108,111 miles
Since last MOT+8,198 miles
PASS
Mileage99,913 miles
Since last MOT+10,466 miles
PASS
Mileage89,447 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,447 miles
Since last MOT+6,773 miles
PASS
Mileage82,674 miles
Since last MOT+17,925 miles
PASS
Mileage64,749 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AK53 TGU

What car is AK53 TGU?

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

What is the mileage of AK53 TGU?

The last recorded mileage for AK53 TGU was 132,031 miles, recorded on 30 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK53 TGU passed its MOT?

AK53 TGU has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Mar 2017.

Is AK53 TGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK53 TGU 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 TGU?

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