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KL53 AYD

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 11 (59% pass rate). It has 188,986 miles on the clock, averaging 7,855 miles per year, around 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 AYD

MOT Status
Due date passed
188,986
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
7,855

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading188,986 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,855
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KL53 AYD 44k80k116k153k189k '06'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage188,986 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage188,985 miles
Since last MOT+4,464 miles
PASS
Mileage184,521 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage184,521 miles
Since last MOT+5,681 miles
PASS
Mileage178,840 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,836 miles
Since last MOT+6,472 miles
PASS
Mileage172,364 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,362 miles
Since last MOT+5,112 miles
PASS
Mileage167,250 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,250 miles
Since last MOT+3,582 miles
PASS
Mileage163,668 miles
Since last MOT+82 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,586 miles
Since last MOT+7,990 miles
PASS
Mileage155,596 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,596 miles
Since last MOT+5,138 miles
PASS
Mileage150,458 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,419 miles
Since last MOT+5,449 miles
PASS
Mileage144,970 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,970 miles
Since last MOT+8,292 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,678 miles
Since last MOT+7,396 miles
PASS
Mileage129,282 miles
Since last MOT+9,841 miles
PASS
Mileage119,441 miles
Since last MOT+6,546 miles
PASS
Mileage112,895 miles
Since last MOT+8,863 miles
PASS
Mileage104,032 miles
Since last MOT+11,538 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,494 miles
Since last MOT+14,203 miles
PASS
Mileage78,291 miles
Since last MOT+14,844 miles
PASS
Mileage63,447 miles
Since last MOT+19,804 miles
PASS
Mileage43,643 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 AYD
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 AYD

What car is KL53 AYD?

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

What is the mileage of KL53 AYD?

The last recorded mileage for KL53 AYD was 188,986 miles, recorded on 17 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KL53 AYD passed its MOT?

KL53 AYD has had 27 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (16 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 17 Feb 2025.

Is KL53 AYD ULEZ compliant?

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

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