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KP53 CVL

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Luton, 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 131,264 miles on the clock, averaging 8,109 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 KP53 CVL

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,264
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,109

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 reading131,264 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,868
Average per year8,109
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KP53 CVL 43k65k87k109k131k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,264 miles
Since last MOT+14,868 miles
PASS
Mileage116,396 miles
Since last MOT+7,018 miles
PASS
Mileage109,378 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,379 miles
Since last MOT+4,221 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,158 miles
Since last MOT+10,248 miles
PASS
Mileage94,910 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,910 miles
Since last MOT+4,110 miles
PASS
Mileage90,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,800 miles
Since last MOT+4,086 miles
PASS
Mileage86,714 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,714 miles
Since last MOT+4,186 miles
PASS
Mileage82,528 miles
Since last MOT+8,752 miles
PASS
Mileage73,776 miles
Since last MOT+6,836 miles
PASS
Mileage66,940 miles
Since last MOT+19,646 miles
PASS
Mileage47,294 miles
Since last MOT+4,618 miles
PASS
Mileage42,676 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

RegistrationKP53 CVL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKP — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KP53 CVL

What car is KP53 CVL?

KP53 CVL is a silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KP53 CVL?

The last recorded mileage for KP53 CVL was 131,264 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KP53 CVL passed its MOT?

KP53 CVL has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Sep 2017.

Is KP53 CVL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KP53 CVL 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 KP53 CVL?

KP53 CVL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.