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GU53 VAH

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

Blue Registered in Brighton, 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 141,989 miles on the clock, averaging 2,187 miles per year, well 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 GU53 VAH

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,989
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
2,187

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading141,989 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,911
Average per year2,187
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU53 VAH 110k118k126k134k142k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,989 miles
Since last MOT+9,911 miles
PASS
Mileage132,078 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,071 miles
Since last MOT+7,825 miles
PASS
Mileage124,246 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,217 miles
Since last MOT+4,707 miles
PASS
Mileage119,510 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,510 miles
Since last MOT+5,373 miles
PASS
Mileage114,137 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,137 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,080 miles
Since last MOT+5,477 miles
PASS
Mileage108,603 miles
Since last MOT+5,014 miles
PASS
Mileage103,589 miles
Since last MOT+4,446 miles
PASS
Mileage99,143 miles
Since last MOT+7,750 miles
PASS
Mileage91,393 miles
Since last MOT+6,148 miles
PASS
Mileage85,245 miles
Since last MOT+10,449 miles
PASS
Mileage74,796 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,795 miles
Since last MOT+11,009 miles
PASS
Mileage63,786 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,784 miles
Since last MOT+14,524 miles
PASS
Mileage49,260 miles
Since last MOT+13,088 miles
PASS
Mileage36,172 miles
PASS
Mileage110,324 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,319 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

RegistrationGU53 VAH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GU53 VAH

What car is GU53 VAH?

GU53 VAH is a blue Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GU53 VAH?

The last recorded mileage for GU53 VAH was 141,989 miles, recorded on 15 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU53 VAH passed its MOT?

GU53 VAH has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 15 Mar 2021.

Is GU53 VAH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU53 VAH 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 GU53 VAH?

GU53 VAH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.