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KL53 AZO

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 247,199 miles on the clock, averaging 16,172 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 AZO

MOT Status
Due date passed
247,199
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
16,172

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 reading247,199 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,631
Average per year16,172
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KL53 AZO 80k121k163k205k247k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage247,199 miles
Since last MOT+13,631 miles
PASS
Mileage233,568 miles
Since last MOT+11,125 miles
PASS
Mileage222,443 miles
Since last MOT+183 miles
FAIL
Mileage222,260 miles
Since last MOT+12,589 miles
PASS
Mileage209,671 miles
Since last MOT+15,569 miles
PASS
Mileage194,102 miles
Since last MOT+11,128 miles
PASS
Mileage182,974 miles
Since last MOT+595 miles
FAIL
Mileage182,379 miles
Since last MOT+14,730 miles
PASS
Mileage167,649 miles
Since last MOT+19,846 miles
PASS
Mileage147,803 miles
Since last MOT+18,704 miles
PASS
Mileage129,099 miles
Since last MOT+22,188 miles
PASS
Mileage106,911 miles
Since last MOT+27,385 miles
PASS
Mileage79,526 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 AZO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
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 AZO

What car is KL53 AZO?

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

What is the mileage of KL53 AZO?

The last recorded mileage for KL53 AZO was 247,199 miles, recorded on 29 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KL53 AZO passed its MOT?

KL53 AZO has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 29 Dec 2016.

Is KL53 AZO ULEZ compliant?

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

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