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KL53 VLM

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 125,734 miles on the clock, averaging 7,575 miles per year, around 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 KL53 VLM

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,734
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,575

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 reading125,734 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,575
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KL53 VLM 26k51k76k101k126k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,734 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,733 miles
Since last MOT+7,244 miles
PASS
Mileage118,489 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,471 miles
Since last MOT+5,936 miles
PASS
Mileage112,535 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,524 miles
Since last MOT+5,100 miles
PASS
Mileage107,424 miles
Since last MOT+9,804 miles
PASS
Mileage97,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,620 miles
Since last MOT+9,708 miles
PASS
Mileage87,912 miles
Since last MOT+79 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,833 miles
Since last MOT+8,811 miles
PASS
Mileage79,022 miles
Since last MOT+8,580 miles
PASS
Mileage70,442 miles
Since last MOT+8,210 miles
PASS
Mileage62,232 miles
Since last MOT+6,117 miles
PASS
Mileage56,115 miles
Since last MOT+5,565 miles
PASS
Mileage50,550 miles
Since last MOT+8,516 miles
PASS
Mileage42,034 miles
Since last MOT+8,583 miles
PASS
Mileage33,451 miles
Since last MOT+7,458 miles
PASS
Mileage25,993 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

RegistrationKL53 VLM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKL — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KL53 VLM

What car is KL53 VLM?

KL53 VLM is a silver Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Northampton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KL53 VLM?

The last recorded mileage for KL53 VLM was 125,734 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KL53 VLM passed its MOT?

KL53 VLM has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Nov 2019.

Is KL53 VLM ULEZ compliant?

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

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