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KL53 FXW

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 117,785 miles on the clock, averaging 8,990 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 FXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,785
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,990

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading117,785 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,990
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KL53 FXW 13k39k65k92k118k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,785 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,785 miles
Since last MOT+14,604 miles
PASS
Mileage103,181 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,181 miles
Since last MOT+10,203 miles
PASS
Mileage92,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,978 miles
Since last MOT+11,344 miles
PASS
Mileage81,634 miles
Since last MOT+4,993 miles
PASS
Mileage76,641 miles
Since last MOT+8,417 miles
PASS
Mileage68,224 miles
Since last MOT+10,650 miles
PASS
Mileage57,574 miles
Since last MOT+13,101 miles
PASS
Mileage44,473 miles
Since last MOT+11,476 miles
PASS
Mileage32,997 miles
Since last MOT+2,057 miles
PASS
Mileage30,940 miles
Since last MOT+5,233 miles
PASS
Mileage25,707 miles
Since last MOT+4,075 miles
PASS
Mileage21,632 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,632 miles
Since last MOT+5,220 miles
PASS
Mileage16,412 miles
Since last MOT+3,710 miles
PASS
Mileage12,702 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 FXW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
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 FXW

What car is KL53 FXW?

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

What is the mileage of KL53 FXW?

The last recorded mileage for KL53 FXW was 117,785 miles, recorded on 6 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KL53 FXW passed its MOT?

KL53 FXW has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Jun 2018.

Is KL53 FXW ULEZ compliant?

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

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