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KL53 AXW

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 168,457 miles on the clock, averaging 10,803 miles per year, above 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 KL53 AXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,457
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
10,803

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading168,457 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,619
Average per year10,803
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KL53 AXW 61k88k115k142k168k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,457 miles
Since last MOT+6,619 miles
PASS
Mileage161,838 miles
Since last MOT+23,917 miles
PASS
Mileage137,921 miles
Since last MOT+7,858 miles
PASS
Mileage130,063 miles
Since last MOT+7,302 miles
PASS
Mileage122,761 miles
Since last MOT+13,761 miles
PASS
Mileage109,000 miles
Since last MOT+13,080 miles
PASS
Mileage95,920 miles
Since last MOT+17,952 miles
PASS
Mileage77,968 miles
Since last MOT+6,011 miles
PASS
Mileage71,957 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,957 miles
Since last MOT+5,012 miles
PASS
Mileage66,945 miles
Since last MOT+5,970 miles
PASS
Mileage60,975 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 AXW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKL — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KL53 AXW

What car is KL53 AXW?

KL53 AXW is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Northampton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KL53 AXW?

The last recorded mileage for KL53 AXW was 168,457 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KL53 AXW passed its MOT?

KL53 AXW has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 27 Feb 2016.

Is KL53 AXW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KL53 AXW 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 KL53 AXW?

KL53 AXW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.