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DF53 DXX

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourGrey
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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 63,402 miles on the clock, averaging 7,975 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 DF53 DXX

MOT Status
Due date passed
63,402
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
7,975

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 reading63,402 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,433
Average per year7,975
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DF53 DXX 25k34k44k54k63k '06'11'08

Check DF53 DXX

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage63,402 miles
Since last MOT+9,433 miles
PASS
Mileage53,969 miles
Since last MOT+8,126 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,843 miles
Since last MOT+8,073 miles
PASS
Mileage37,770 miles
Since last MOT+5,622 miles
PASS
Mileage32,148 miles
Since last MOT+87 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,061 miles
Since last MOT+7,196 miles
PASS
Mileage24,865 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

RegistrationDF53 DXX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DF53 DXX

What car is DF53 DXX?

DF53 DXX is a grey Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DF53 DXX?

The last recorded mileage for DF53 DXX was 63,402 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF53 DXX passed its MOT?

DF53 DXX has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2011.

Is DF53 DXX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF53 DXX 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 DF53 DXX?

DF53 DXX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.