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VO53 EXA

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

Red Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 186,995 miles on the clock, averaging 10,951 miles per year, above 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 VO53 EXA

MOT Status
Due date passed
186,995
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,951

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading186,995 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,539
Average per year10,951
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VO53 EXA 31k70k109k148k187k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage186,995 miles
Since last MOT+18,539 miles
PASS
Mileage168,456 miles
Since last MOT+5,892 miles
PASS
Mileage162,564 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,564 miles
Since last MOT+6,507 miles
PASS
Mileage156,057 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,057 miles
Since last MOT+10,174 miles
PASS
Mileage145,883 miles
Since last MOT+483 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,400 miles
Since last MOT+13,421 miles
PASS
Mileage131,979 miles
Since last MOT+331 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,648 miles
Since last MOT+11,313 miles
PASS
Mileage120,335 miles
Since last MOT+8,321 miles
PASS
Mileage112,014 miles
Since last MOT+15,860 miles
PASS
Mileage96,154 miles
Since last MOT+7,080 miles
PASS
Mileage89,074 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,069 miles
Since last MOT+9,211 miles
PASS
Mileage79,858 miles
Since last MOT+9,009 miles
PASS
Mileage70,849 miles
Since last MOT+12,653 miles
PASS
Mileage58,196 miles
Since last MOT+24,346 miles
PASS
Mileage33,850 miles
Since last MOT+2,777 miles
PASS
Mileage31,073 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

RegistrationVO53 EXA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVO — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About VO53 EXA

What car is VO53 EXA?

VO53 EXA is a red Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VO53 EXA?

The last recorded mileage for VO53 EXA was 186,995 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO53 EXA passed its MOT?

VO53 EXA has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Dec 2020.

Is VO53 EXA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VO53 EXA 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 VO53 EXA?

VO53 EXA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.