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KY53 SXN

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1781cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourPurple
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1781cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 162,277 miles on the clock, averaging 6,639 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KY53 SXN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
162,277
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
6,639

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading162,277 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17
Average per year6,639
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KY53 SXN 33k66k98k130k162k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,277 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,260 miles
Since last MOT+10,216 miles
PASS
Mileage152,044 miles
Since last MOT+9,736 miles
PASS
Mileage142,308 miles
Since last MOT+12,025 miles
PASS
Mileage130,283 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,270 miles
Since last MOT+11,317 miles
PASS
Mileage118,953 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,949 miles
Since last MOT+8,708 miles
PASS
Mileage110,241 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,202 miles
Since last MOT+1,870 miles
PASS
Mileage108,332 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,313 miles
Since last MOT+7,396 miles
PASS
Mileage100,917 miles
Since last MOT+3,451 miles
PASS
Mileage97,466 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,466 miles
Since last MOT+4,026 miles
PASS
Mileage93,440 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,440 miles
Since last MOT+3,169 miles
PASS
Mileage90,271 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,271 miles
Since last MOT+5,020 miles
PASS
Mileage85,251 miles
Since last MOT+5,724 miles
PASS
Mileage79,527 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,527 miles
Since last MOT+8,229 miles
PASS
Mileage71,298 miles
Since last MOT+8,845 miles
PASS
Mileage62,453 miles
Since last MOT+10,018 miles
PASS
Mileage52,435 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,435 miles
Since last MOT+6,217 miles
PASS
Mileage46,218 miles
Since last MOT+12,893 miles
PASS
Mileage33,325 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 SXN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKY — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KY53 SXN

What car is KY53 SXN?

KY53 SXN is a purple Audi A3, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KY53 SXN?

The last recorded mileage for KY53 SXN was 162,277 miles, recorded on 6 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KY53 SXN passed its MOT?

KY53 SXN has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 6 Mar 2026.

Is KY53 SXN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KY53 SXN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is KY53 SXN?

KY53 SXN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.