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GF53 UPW

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

Blue Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 135,537 miles on the clock, averaging 5,610 miles per year, below 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 GF53 UPW

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,537
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,610

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 reading135,537 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,610
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF53 UPW 41k64k88k112k136k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,537 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,536 miles
Since last MOT+8,321 miles
PASS
Mileage127,215 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,214 miles
Since last MOT+5,929 miles
PASS
Mileage121,285 miles
Since last MOT+4,535 miles
PASS
Mileage116,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,750 miles
Since last MOT+6,000 miles
PASS
Mileage110,750 miles
Since last MOT+6,204 miles
PASS
Mileage104,546 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,545 miles
Since last MOT+7,138 miles
PASS
Mileage97,407 miles
Since last MOT+6,199 miles
PASS
Mileage91,208 miles
Since last MOT+5,236 miles
PASS
Mileage85,972 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,972 miles
Since last MOT+4,313 miles
PASS
Mileage81,659 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,659 miles
Since last MOT+3,441 miles
PASS
Mileage78,218 miles
Since last MOT+3,047 miles
PASS
Mileage75,171 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,171 miles
Since last MOT+4,222 miles
PASS
Mileage70,949 miles
Since last MOT+4,404 miles
PASS
Mileage66,545 miles
Since last MOT+6,930 miles
PASS
Mileage59,615 miles
Since last MOT+8,326 miles
PASS
Mileage51,289 miles
Since last MOT+10,670 miles
PASS
Mileage40,619 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

RegistrationGF53 UPW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGF — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GF53 UPW

What car is GF53 UPW?

GF53 UPW is a blue Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GF53 UPW?

The last recorded mileage for GF53 UPW was 135,537 miles, recorded on 14 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF53 UPW passed its MOT?

GF53 UPW has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Sep 2023.

Is GF53 UPW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GF53 UPW 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 GF53 UPW?

GF53 UPW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.