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KX53 OVZ

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 183,126 miles on the clock, averaging 8,824 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 KX53 OVZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
183,126
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
8,824

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 reading183,126 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,849
Average per year8,824
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KX53 OVZ 22k62k103k143k183k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage183,126 miles
Since last MOT+12,849 miles
PASS
Mileage170,277 miles
Since last MOT+13,248 miles
PASS
Mileage157,029 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,028 miles
Since last MOT+12,454 miles
PASS
Mileage144,574 miles
Since last MOT+267 miles
PASS
Mileage144,307 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,307 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,241 miles
Since last MOT+11,968 miles
PASS
Mileage132,273 miles
Since last MOT+4,109 miles
PASS
Mileage128,164 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,164 miles
Since last MOT+9,223 miles
PASS
Mileage118,941 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,941 miles
Since last MOT+9,697 miles
PASS
Mileage109,244 miles
Since last MOT+9,204 miles
PASS
Mileage100,040 miles
Since last MOT+10,283 miles
PASS
Mileage89,757 miles
Since last MOT+8,733 miles
PASS
Mileage81,024 miles
Since last MOT+7,409 miles
PASS
Mileage73,615 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,615 miles
Since last MOT+16,353 miles
PASS
Mileage57,262 miles
Since last MOT+19,487 miles
PASS
Mileage37,775 miles
Since last MOT+8,727 miles
PASS
Mileage29,048 miles
Since last MOT+6,775 miles
PASS
Mileage22,273 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,273 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 OVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
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 OVZ

What car is KX53 OVZ?

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

What is the mileage of KX53 OVZ?

The last recorded mileage for KX53 OVZ was 183,126 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KX53 OVZ passed its MOT?

KX53 OVZ has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Jan 2025.

Is KX53 OVZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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