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RE53 UYF

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourGrey
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 129,289 miles on the clock, averaging 6,645 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 RE53 UYF

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,289
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,645

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,289 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,645
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE53 UYF 62k79k95k112k129k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,289 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,289 miles
Since last MOT+1,768 miles
PASS
Mileage127,521 miles
Since last MOT+1,972 miles
PASS
Mileage125,549 miles
Since last MOT+83 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,466 miles
Since last MOT+5,439 miles
PASS
Mileage120,027 miles
Since last MOT+5,335 miles
PASS
Mileage114,692 miles
Since last MOT+10,244 miles
PASS
Mileage104,448 miles
Since last MOT+6,293 miles
PASS
Mileage98,155 miles
Since last MOT+8,542 miles
PASS
Mileage89,613 miles
Since last MOT+5,111 miles
PASS
Mileage84,502 miles
Since last MOT+6,402 miles
PASS
Mileage78,100 miles
Since last MOT+16,470 miles
PASS
Mileage61,630 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

These are the most commonly reported problems on Audi A3 models (2003–2012), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 UYF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RE53 UYF

What car is RE53 UYF?

RE53 UYF is an grey Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RE53 UYF?

The last recorded mileage for RE53 UYF was 129,289 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE53 UYF passed its MOT?

RE53 UYF has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Nov 2016.

Is RE53 UYF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE53 UYF 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 RE53 UYF?

RE53 UYF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.