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RF53 VTJ

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 132,832 miles on the clock, averaging 7,745 miles per year, around 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 RF53 VTJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,832
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,745

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading132,832 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,745
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 VTJ 17k46k75k104k133k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,832 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,832 miles
Since last MOT+953 miles
PASS
Mileage131,879 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,879 miles
Since last MOT+4,380 miles
PASS
Mileage127,499 miles
Since last MOT+6,057 miles
PASS
Mileage121,442 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,442 miles
Since last MOT+7,735 miles
PASS
Mileage113,707 miles
Since last MOT+8,185 miles
PASS
Mileage105,522 miles
Since last MOT+6,431 miles
PASS
Mileage99,091 miles
Since last MOT+6,549 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,542 miles
Since last MOT+6,904 miles
PASS
Mileage85,638 miles
Since last MOT+11,174 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,464 miles
Since last MOT+10,523 miles
PASS
Mileage63,941 miles
Since last MOT+8,293 miles
PASS
Mileage55,648 miles
Since last MOT+9,695 miles
PASS
Mileage45,953 miles
Since last MOT+8,203 miles
PASS
Mileage37,750 miles
Since last MOT+11,238 miles
PASS
Mileage26,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,512 miles
Since last MOT+9,735 miles
PASS
Mileage16,777 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

RegistrationRF53 VTJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RF53 VTJ

What car is RF53 VTJ?

RF53 VTJ is an grey Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF53 VTJ?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 VTJ was 132,832 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 VTJ passed its MOT?

RF53 VTJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Oct 2021.

Is RF53 VTJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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