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FH53 KLD

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1968cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 97,166 miles on the clock, averaging 7,372 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI PD engine is known for oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver).

MOT & Mileage History for FH53 KLD

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,166
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
7,372

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading97,166 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,372
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FH53 KLD 28k46k63k80k97k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,166 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,166 miles
Since last MOT+9,922 miles
PASS
Mileage87,244 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,244 miles
Since last MOT+10,860 miles
PASS
Mileage76,384 miles
Since last MOT+6,005 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,379 miles
Since last MOT+5,375 miles
PASS
Mileage65,004 miles
Since last MOT+6,579 miles
PASS
Mileage58,425 miles
Since last MOT+8,282 miles
PASS
Mileage50,143 miles
Since last MOT+5,917 miles
PASS
Mileage44,226 miles
Since last MOT+7,147 miles
PASS
Mileage37,079 miles
Since last MOT+8,664 miles
PASS
Mileage28,415 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 KLD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FH53 KLD

What car is FH53 KLD?

FH53 KLD is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FH53 KLD?

The last recorded mileage for FH53 KLD was 97,166 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH53 KLD passed its MOT?

FH53 KLD has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2016.

Is FH53 KLD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH53 KLD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FH53 KLD?

FH53 KLD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.