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KX53 VXL

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 186,294 miles on the clock, averaging 16,111 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 KX53 VXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
186,294
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
16,111

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 reading186,294 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,957
Average per year16,111
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KX53 VXL 41k77k113k150k186k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage186,294 miles
Since last MOT+12,957 miles
PASS
Mileage173,337 miles
Since last MOT+61 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,276 miles
Since last MOT+10,746 miles
PASS
Mileage162,530 miles
Since last MOT+16,269 miles
PASS
Mileage146,261 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,261 miles
Since last MOT+13,111 miles
PASS
Mileage133,150 miles
Since last MOT+14,429 miles
PASS
Mileage118,721 miles
Since last MOT+18,356 miles
PASS
Mileage100,365 miles
Since last MOT+15,000 miles
PASS
Mileage85,365 miles
Since last MOT+24,015 miles
PASS
Mileage61,350 miles
Since last MOT+20,746 miles
PASS
Mileage40,604 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 VXL
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 VXL

What car is KX53 VXL?

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

What is the mileage of KX53 VXL?

The last recorded mileage for KX53 VXL was 186,294 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KX53 VXL passed its MOT?

KX53 VXL has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Nov 2015.

Is KX53 VXL ULEZ compliant?

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

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