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KV53 NHY

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 136,443 miles on the clock, averaging 11,174 miles per year, above 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 KV53 NHY

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,443
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
11,174

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading136,443 miles
Reading date
Miles last year57
Average per year11,174
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KV53 NHY 36k61k86k111k136k '07'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,443 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,386 miles
Since last MOT+10,437 miles
PASS
Mileage125,949 miles
Since last MOT+18,584 miles
PASS
Mileage107,365 miles
Since last MOT+15,660 miles
PASS
Mileage91,705 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,683 miles
Since last MOT+15,411 miles
PASS
Mileage76,272 miles
Since last MOT+12,645 miles
PASS
Mileage63,627 miles
Since last MOT+5,477 miles
PASS
Mileage58,150 miles
Since last MOT+6,315 miles
PASS
Mileage51,835 miles
Since last MOT+8,358 miles
PASS
Mileage43,477 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,477 miles
Since last MOT+7,442 miles
PASS
Mileage36,035 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,035 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

RegistrationKV53 NHY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKV — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KV53 NHY

What car is KV53 NHY?

KV53 NHY is a silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KV53 NHY?

The last recorded mileage for KV53 NHY was 136,443 miles, recorded on 18 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KV53 NHY passed its MOT?

KV53 NHY has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Feb 2016.

Is KV53 NHY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KV53 NHY 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 KV53 NHY?

KV53 NHY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.