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KW53 AUL

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
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 2004 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 218,485 miles on the clock, averaging 14,354 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 KW53 AUL

MOT Status
Due date passed
218,485
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2007
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
14,354

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 reading218,485 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,762
Average per year14,354
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KW53 AUL 84k118k151k185k218k '07'16'12

Check KW53 AUL

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage218,485 miles
Since last MOT+6,762 miles
PASS
Mileage211,723 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage211,723 miles
Since last MOT+14,551 miles
PASS
Mileage197,172 miles
Since last MOT+15,930 miles
PASS
Mileage181,242 miles
Since last MOT+20,182 miles
PASS
Mileage161,060 miles
Since last MOT+28,738 miles
PASS
Mileage132,322 miles
Since last MOT+13,317 miles
PASS
Mileage119,005 miles
Since last MOT+12,141 miles
PASS
Mileage106,864 miles
Since last MOT+7,559 miles
PASS
Mileage99,305 miles
Since last MOT+15,063 miles
PASS
Mileage84,242 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 AUL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeKW — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KW53 AUL

What car is KW53 AUL?

KW53 AUL is a blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Luton in 2004.

What is the mileage of KW53 AUL?

The last recorded mileage for KW53 AUL was 218,485 miles, recorded on 15 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KW53 AUL passed its MOT?

KW53 AUL has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 15 Jun 2016.

Is KW53 AUL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KW53 AUL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is KW53 AUL?

KW53 AUL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.