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FV53 HCL

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlue
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 114,433 miles on the clock, averaging 8,698 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 FV53 HCL

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,433
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
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
8,698

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 reading114,433 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,247
Average per year8,698
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FV53 HCL 39k58k77k96k114k '07'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,433 miles
Since last MOT+8,247 miles
PASS
Mileage106,186 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,186 miles
Since last MOT+7,487 miles
PASS
Mileage98,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,699 miles
Since last MOT+6,813 miles
PASS
Mileage91,886 miles
Since last MOT+10,860 miles
PASS
Mileage81,026 miles
Since last MOT+10,438 miles
PASS
Mileage70,588 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,588 miles
Since last MOT+10,010 miles
PASS
Mileage60,578 miles
Since last MOT+11,988 miles
PASS
Mileage48,590 miles
Since last MOT+9,328 miles
PASS
Mileage39,262 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) and Cam Follower (part 06D109309C)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 HCL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FV53 HCL

What car is FV53 HCL?

FV53 HCL is an blue Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2003.

What is the mileage of FV53 HCL?

The last recorded mileage for FV53 HCL was 114,433 miles, recorded on 28 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV53 HCL passed its MOT?

FV53 HCL has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Sep 2015.

Is FV53 HCL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV53 HCL 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 FV53 HCL?

FV53 HCL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.