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KN53 VBP

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourRed
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 137,944 miles on the clock, averaging 8,153 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 KN53 VBP

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,944
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,153

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading137,944 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,153
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KN53 VBP 30k57k84k111k138k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,944 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,943 miles
Since last MOT+6,237 miles
PASS
Mileage131,706 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,706 miles
Since last MOT+3,928 miles
PASS
Mileage127,778 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,777 miles
Since last MOT+5,326 miles
PASS
Mileage122,451 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,391 miles
Since last MOT+8,706 miles
PASS
Mileage113,685 miles
Since last MOT+188 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,497 miles
Since last MOT+6,249 miles
PASS
Mileage107,248 miles
Since last MOT+10,414 miles
PASS
Mileage96,834 miles
Since last MOT+8,774 miles
PASS
Mileage88,060 miles
Since last MOT+5,189 miles
PASS
Mileage82,871 miles
Since last MOT+293 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,578 miles
Since last MOT+15,337 miles
PASS
Mileage67,241 miles
Since last MOT+4,238 miles
PASS
Mileage63,003 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,003 miles
Since last MOT+9,400 miles
PASS
Mileage53,603 miles
Since last MOT+10,920 miles
PASS
Mileage42,683 miles
Since last MOT+12,741 miles
PASS
Mileage29,942 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

RegistrationKN53 VBP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKN — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KN53 VBP

What car is KN53 VBP?

KN53 VBP is a red Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KN53 VBP?

The last recorded mileage for KN53 VBP was 137,944 miles, recorded on 20 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KN53 VBP passed its MOT?

KN53 VBP has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Dec 2019.

Is KN53 VBP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KN53 VBP 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 KN53 VBP?

KN53 VBP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.