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KT53 GDY

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 192,540 miles on the clock, averaging 8,155 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 KT53 GDY

MOT Status
Due date passed
192,540
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
8,155

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading192,540 miles
Reading date
Miles last year208
Average per year8,155
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KT53 GDY 67k99k130k161k193k '06'22'12

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage192,540 miles
Since last MOT+208 miles
FAIL
Mileage192,332 miles
Since last MOT+21,012 miles
PASS
Mileage171,320 miles
Since last MOT+7,709 miles
PASS
Mileage163,611 miles
Since last MOT+31,322 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,289 miles
Since last MOT+11,644 miles
PASS
Mileage120,645 miles
Since last MOT+9,198 miles
PASS
Mileage111,447 miles
Since last MOT+6,863 miles
PASS
Mileage104,584 miles
Since last MOT+10,170 miles
PASS
Mileage94,414 miles
Since last MOT+4,722 miles
PASS
Mileage89,692 miles
Since last MOT+22,218 miles
PASS
Mileage67,474 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

RegistrationKT53 GDY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKT — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KT53 GDY

What car is KT53 GDY?

KT53 GDY is a blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KT53 GDY?

The last recorded mileage for KT53 GDY was 192,540 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KT53 GDY passed its MOT?

KT53 GDY has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 Jan 2022.

Is KT53 GDY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KT53 GDY 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 KT53 GDY?

KT53 GDY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.