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KX53 BEO

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 158,199 miles on the clock, averaging 6,879 miles per year, below 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 KX53 BEO

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,199
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,879

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading158,199 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,492
Average per year6,879
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KX53 BEO 40k70k99k129k158k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,199 miles
Since last MOT+4,492 miles
PASS
Mileage153,707 miles
Since last MOT+3,520 miles
PASS
Mileage150,187 miles
Since last MOT+2,245 miles
PASS
Mileage147,942 miles
Since last MOT+4,774 miles
PASS
Mileage143,168 miles
Since last MOT+2,866 miles
PASS
Mileage140,302 miles
Since last MOT+868 miles
PASS
Mileage139,434 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,434 miles
Since last MOT+3,137 miles
PASS
Mileage136,297 miles
Since last MOT+5,144 miles
PASS
Mileage131,153 miles
Since last MOT+8,928 miles
PASS
Mileage122,225 miles
Since last MOT+10,055 miles
PASS
Mileage112,170 miles
Since last MOT+17,592 miles
PASS
Mileage94,578 miles
Since last MOT+11,259 miles
PASS
Mileage83,319 miles
Since last MOT+13,600 miles
PASS
Mileage69,719 miles
Since last MOT+12,777 miles
PASS
Mileage56,942 miles
Since last MOT+7,020 miles
PASS
Mileage49,922 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,920 miles
Since last MOT+9,495 miles
PASS
Mileage40,425 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 BEO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKX — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KX53 BEO

What car is KX53 BEO?

KX53 BEO is a blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KX53 BEO?

The last recorded mileage for KX53 BEO was 158,199 miles, recorded on 20 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KX53 BEO passed its MOT?

KX53 BEO has had 19 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (17 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 20 Dec 2023.

Is KX53 BEO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KX53 BEO 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 KX53 BEO?

KX53 BEO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.