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KN53 VDC

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 188,914 miles on the clock, averaging 12,639 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KN53 VDC

MOT Status
Due date passed
188,914
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
12,639

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading188,914 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,039
Average per year12,639
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KN53 VDC 43k80k116k152k189k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage188,914 miles
Since last MOT+9,039 miles
PASS
Mileage179,875 miles
Since last MOT+9,946 miles
PASS
Mileage169,929 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,919 miles
Since last MOT+9,863 miles
PASS
Mileage160,056 miles
Since last MOT+7,795 miles
PASS
Mileage152,261 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,261 miles
Since last MOT+11,655 miles
PASS
Mileage140,606 miles
Since last MOT+12,845 miles
PASS
Mileage127,761 miles
Since last MOT+22,843 miles
PASS
Mileage104,918 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,918 miles
Since last MOT+13,353 miles
PASS
Mileage91,565 miles
Since last MOT+20,395 miles
PASS
Mileage71,170 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,170 miles
Since last MOT+15,008 miles
PASS
Mileage56,162 miles
Since last MOT+13,100 miles
PASS
Mileage43,062 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,062 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 VDC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKN — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KN53 VDC

What car is KN53 VDC?

KN53 VDC is a red Audi A3, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KN53 VDC?

The last recorded mileage for KN53 VDC was 188,914 miles, recorded on 21 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KN53 VDC passed its MOT?

KN53 VDC has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Apr 2018.

Is KN53 VDC ULEZ compliant?

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

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