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OU53 KKV

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 168,495 miles on the clock, averaging 17,825 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 OU53 KKV

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,495
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
17,825

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 reading168,495 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year17,825
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU53 KKV 38k71k103k136k168k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,495 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,490 miles
Since last MOT+8,638 miles
PASS
Mileage159,852 miles
Since last MOT+19,852 miles
PASS
Mileage140,000 miles
Since last MOT+21,729 miles
PASS
Mileage118,271 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage98,643 miles
Since last MOT+21,325 miles
PASS
Mileage77,318 miles
Since last MOT+19,649 miles
PASS
Mileage57,669 miles
Since last MOT+19,771 miles
PASS
Mileage37,898 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 KKV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OU53 KKV

What car is OU53 KKV?

OU53 KKV is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OU53 KKV?

The last recorded mileage for OU53 KKV was 168,495 miles, recorded on 12 Feb 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU53 KKV passed its MOT?

OU53 KKV has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Feb 2014.

Is OU53 KKV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU53 KKV 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 OU53 KKV?

OU53 KKV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.