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DE53 KXV

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1595cc

Silver Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
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 1595cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 130,604 miles on the clock, averaging 8,929 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DE53 KXV

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,604
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,929

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 reading130,604 miles
Reading date
Miles last year143
Average per year8,929
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DE53 KXV 52k71k91k111k131k '06'15'12

Check DE53 KXV

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,604 miles
Since last MOT+143 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,461 miles
Since last MOT+5,341 miles
PASS
Mileage125,120 miles
Since last MOT+182 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,938 miles
Since last MOT+8,057 miles
PASS
Mileage116,881 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,881 miles
Since last MOT+6,847 miles
PASS
Mileage110,034 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,985 miles
Since last MOT+8,026 miles
PASS
Mileage101,959 miles
Since last MOT+5,635 miles
PASS
Mileage96,324 miles
Since last MOT+9,501 miles
PASS
Mileage86,823 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,823 miles
Since last MOT+10,560 miles
PASS
Mileage76,263 miles
Since last MOT+14,076 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,187 miles
Since last MOT+10,447 miles
PASS
Mileage51,740 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 KXV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DE53 KXV

What car is DE53 KXV?

DE53 KXV is a silver Audi A3, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DE53 KXV?

The last recorded mileage for DE53 KXV was 130,604 miles, recorded on 14 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE53 KXV passed its MOT?

DE53 KXV has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Sep 2015.

Is DE53 KXV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 KXV 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 DE53 KXV?

DE53 KXV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.