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CV53 CZU

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

Silver Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 126,988 miles on the clock, averaging 8,365 miles per year, around 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 CV53 CZU

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,988
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,365

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading126,988 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,365
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CV53 CZU 36k59k81k104k127k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,988 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,987 miles
Since last MOT+5,427 miles
PASS
Mileage121,560 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,560 miles
Since last MOT+5,393 miles
PASS
Mileage116,167 miles
Since last MOT+7,116 miles
PASS
Mileage109,051 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,051 miles
Since last MOT+6,484 miles
PASS
Mileage102,567 miles
Since last MOT+7,601 miles
PASS
Mileage94,966 miles
Since last MOT+7,458 miles
PASS
Mileage87,508 miles
Since last MOT+9,988 miles
PASS
Mileage77,520 miles
Since last MOT+8,541 miles
PASS
Mileage68,979 miles
Since last MOT+9,903 miles
PASS
Mileage59,076 miles
Since last MOT+10,929 miles
PASS
Mileage48,147 miles
Since last MOT+12,405 miles
PASS
Mileage35,742 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,742 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

RegistrationCV53 CZU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CV53 CZU

What car is CV53 CZU?

CV53 CZU is a silver Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.

What is the mileage of CV53 CZU?

The last recorded mileage for CV53 CZU was 126,988 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV53 CZU passed its MOT?

CV53 CZU has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Aug 2017.

Is CV53 CZU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV53 CZU 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 CV53 CZU?

CV53 CZU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.