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WA53 VPM

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

Silver Registered in Exeter, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourSilver
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 118,456 miles on the clock, averaging 8,424 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 WA53 VPM

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,456
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,424

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading118,456 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,424
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WA53 VPM 34k55k76k97k118k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,456 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,456 miles
Since last MOT+18,801 miles
PASS
Mileage99,655 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,655 miles
Since last MOT+14,752 miles
PASS
Mileage84,903 miles
Since last MOT+4,357 miles
PASS
Mileage80,546 miles
Since last MOT+3,690 miles
PASS
Mileage76,856 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,853 miles
Since last MOT+6,192 miles
PASS
Mileage70,661 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,659 miles
Since last MOT+4,577 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,082 miles
Since last MOT+8,999 miles
PASS
Mileage57,083 miles
Since last MOT+9,049 miles
PASS
Mileage48,034 miles
Since last MOT+2,032 miles
PASS
Mileage46,002 miles
Since last MOT+12,310 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,692 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

RegistrationWA53 VPM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWA — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WA53 VPM

What car is WA53 VPM?

WA53 VPM is a silver Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WA53 VPM?

The last recorded mileage for WA53 VPM was 118,456 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WA53 VPM passed its MOT?

WA53 VPM has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Oct 2016.

Is WA53 VPM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WA53 VPM 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 WA53 VPM?

WA53 VPM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.