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EA53 ECZ

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 107,526 miles on the clock, averaging 8,215 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 EA53 ECZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,526
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,215

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 reading107,526 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,215
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 ECZ 31k50k69k88k108k '06'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,526 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,525 miles
Since last MOT+5,529 miles
PASS
Mileage101,996 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,991 miles
Since last MOT+6,633 miles
PASS
Mileage95,358 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,358 miles
Since last MOT+6,309 miles
PASS
Mileage89,049 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,049 miles
Since last MOT+7,009 miles
PASS
Mileage82,040 miles
Since last MOT+9,533 miles
PASS
Mileage72,507 miles
Since last MOT+3,389 miles
PASS
Mileage69,118 miles
Since last MOT+14,754 miles
PASS
Mileage54,364 miles
Since last MOT+12,401 miles
PASS
Mileage41,963 miles
Since last MOT+10,778 miles
PASS
Mileage31,185 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,185 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

RegistrationEA53 ECZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EA53 ECZ

What car is EA53 ECZ?

EA53 ECZ is an grey Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EA53 ECZ?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 ECZ was 107,526 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 ECZ passed its MOT?

EA53 ECZ has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2016.

Is EA53 ECZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA53 ECZ 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 EA53 ECZ?

EA53 ECZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.