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DE53 OTK

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

Silver Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 104,078 miles on the clock, averaging 7,825 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 DE53 OTK

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,078
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,825

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading104,078 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,069
Average per year7,825
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DE53 OTK 27k46k65k85k104k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,078 miles
Since last MOT+10,069 miles
PASS
Mileage94,009 miles
Since last MOT+2,768 miles
PASS
Mileage91,241 miles
Since last MOT+8,012 miles
PASS
Mileage83,229 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,229 miles
Since last MOT+7,869 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,360 miles
Since last MOT+7,839 miles
PASS
Mileage67,521 miles
Since last MOT+173 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,348 miles
Since last MOT+8,111 miles
PASS
Mileage59,237 miles
Since last MOT+14,325 miles
PASS
Mileage44,912 miles
Since last MOT+7,472 miles
PASS
Mileage37,440 miles
Since last MOT+10,915 miles
PASS
Mileage26,525 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

RegistrationDE53 OTK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DE53 OTK

What car is DE53 OTK?

DE53 OTK is a silver Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DE53 OTK?

The last recorded mileage for DE53 OTK was 104,078 miles, recorded on 30 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE53 OTK passed its MOT?

DE53 OTK has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Aug 2016.

Is DE53 OTK ULEZ compliant?

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

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