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AO53 AEU

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

Silver Registered in Norwich, 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 85,516 miles on the clock, averaging 5,225 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 AO53 AEU

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,516
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
93%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,225

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

Below average
Latest reading85,516 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,181
Average per year5,225
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AO53 AEU 19k35k52k69k86k '06'19'13

Check AO53 AEU

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,516 miles
Since last MOT+4,181 miles
PASS
Mileage81,335 miles
Since last MOT+8,845 miles
PASS
Mileage72,490 miles
Since last MOT+2,931 miles
PASS
Mileage69,559 miles
Since last MOT+6,169 miles
PASS
Mileage63,390 miles
Since last MOT+5,178 miles
PASS
Mileage58,212 miles
Since last MOT+5,977 miles
PASS
Mileage52,235 miles
Since last MOT+5,134 miles
PASS
Mileage47,101 miles
Since last MOT+3,858 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,243 miles
Since last MOT+4,293 miles
PASS
Mileage38,950 miles
Since last MOT+3,612 miles
PASS
Mileage35,338 miles
Since last MOT+2,421 miles
PASS
Mileage32,917 miles
Since last MOT+7,260 miles
PASS
Mileage25,657 miles
Since last MOT+7,129 miles
PASS
Mileage18,528 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

RegistrationAO53 AEU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AO53 AEU

What car is AO53 AEU?

AO53 AEU is an silver Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AO53 AEU?

The last recorded mileage for AO53 AEU was 85,516 miles, recorded on 1 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO53 AEU passed its MOT?

AO53 AEU has had 14 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (13 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 Jul 2019.

Is AO53 AEU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO53 AEU 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 AO53 AEU?

AO53 AEU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.