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OV53 KWZ

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourRed
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 1984cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 97,355 miles on the clock, averaging 5,539 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TFSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) and cam follower (part 06d109309c).

MOT & Mileage History for OV53 KWZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,355
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,539

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading97,355 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,833
Average per year5,539
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV53 KWZ 14k35k56k76k97k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,355 miles
Since last MOT+4,833 miles
PASS
Mileage92,522 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,522 miles
Since last MOT+2,375 miles
PASS
Mileage90,147 miles
Since last MOT+3,877 miles
PASS
Mileage86,270 miles
Since last MOT+5,399 miles
PASS
Mileage80,871 miles
Since last MOT+3,971 miles
PASS
Mileage76,900 miles
Since last MOT+3,643 miles
PASS
Mileage73,257 miles
Since last MOT+4,551 miles
PASS
Mileage68,706 miles
Since last MOT+4,984 miles
PASS
Mileage63,722 miles
Since last MOT+5,725 miles
PASS
Mileage57,997 miles
Since last MOT+5,734 miles
PASS
Mileage52,263 miles
Since last MOT+14,583 miles
PASS
Mileage37,680 miles
Since last MOT+5,710 miles
PASS
Mileage31,970 miles
Since last MOT+5,103 miles
PASS
Mileage26,867 miles
Since last MOT+5,995 miles
PASS
Mileage20,872 miles
Since last MOT+6,986 miles
FAIL
Mileage13,886 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) and Cam Follower (part 06D109309C)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 KWZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OV53 KWZ

What car is OV53 KWZ?

OV53 KWZ is an red Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OV53 KWZ?

The last recorded mileage for OV53 KWZ was 97,355 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV53 KWZ passed its MOT?

OV53 KWZ has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2021.

Is OV53 KWZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV53 KWZ 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 OV53 KWZ?

OV53 KWZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.