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RF53 COA

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 103,244 miles on the clock, averaging 1,397 miles per year, well below 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 RF53 COA

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,244
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
1,397

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

Low mileage
Latest reading103,244 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,656
Average per year1,397
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 COA 92k95k97k100k103k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage103,244 miles
Since last MOT+8,656 miles
PASS
Mileage94,588 miles
Since last MOT+395 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,193 miles
Since last MOT+2,957 miles
PASS
Mileage91,236 miles
Since last MOT+11,246 miles
PASS
Mileage79,990 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,989 miles
Since last MOT+9,086 miles
PASS
Mileage70,903 miles
PASS
Mileage157,013 miles
Since last MOT+11,014 miles
PASS
Mileage145,999 miles
Since last MOT+12,478 miles
PASS
Mileage133,521 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,521 miles
Since last MOT+22,735 miles
PASS
Mileage110,786 miles
Since last MOT+19,086 miles
PASS
Mileage91,700 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 COA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RF53 COA

What car is RF53 COA?

RF53 COA is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF53 COA?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 COA was 103,244 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 COA passed its MOT?

RF53 COA has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 7 Jan 2015.

Is RF53 COA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF53 COA 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 RF53 COA?

RF53 COA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.