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GK53 UMF

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 63,910 miles on the clock, averaging 3,009 miles per year, well 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 GK53 UMF

MOT Status
Due date passed
63,910
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,009

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading63,910 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year3,009
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GK53 UMF 16k28k40k52k64k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage63,910 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,908 miles
Since last MOT+4,246 miles
PASS
Mileage59,662 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,662 miles
Since last MOT+3,562 miles
PASS
Mileage56,100 miles
Since last MOT+166 miles
PASS
Mileage55,934 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,916 miles
Since last MOT+130 miles
PASS
Mileage55,786 miles
Since last MOT+2,032 miles
PASS
Mileage53,754 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,754 miles
Since last MOT+880 miles
PASS
Mileage52,874 miles
Since last MOT+1,634 miles
PASS
Mileage51,240 miles
Since last MOT+2,847 miles
PASS
Mileage48,393 miles
Since last MOT+4,544 miles
PASS
Mileage43,849 miles
Since last MOT+2,597 miles
PASS
Mileage41,252 miles
Since last MOT+3,133 miles
PASS
Mileage38,119 miles
Since last MOT+3,781 miles
PASS
Mileage34,338 miles
Since last MOT+5,072 miles
PASS
Mileage29,266 miles
Since last MOT+4,024 miles
PASS
Mileage25,242 miles
Since last MOT+4,319 miles
PASS
Mileage20,923 miles
Since last MOT+4,986 miles
PASS
Mileage15,937 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 UMF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGK — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GK53 UMF

What car is GK53 UMF?

GK53 UMF is a red Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GK53 UMF?

The last recorded mileage for GK53 UMF was 63,910 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GK53 UMF passed its MOT?

GK53 UMF has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Sep 2022.

Is GK53 UMF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GK53 UMF 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 GK53 UMF?

GK53 UMF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.