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WR53 VKP

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Bristol, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 201,335 miles on the clock, averaging 10,274 miles per year, above 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 WR53 VKP

MOT Status
Due date passed
201,335
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
10,274

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading201,335 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,274
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR53 VKP 55k91k128k165k201k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage201,335 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage201,335 miles
Since last MOT+3,590 miles
PASS
Mileage197,745 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage197,745 miles
Since last MOT+6,431 miles
PASS
Mileage191,314 miles
Since last MOT+8,132 miles
PASS
Mileage183,182 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage183,161 miles
Since last MOT+12,496 miles
PASS
Mileage170,665 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,665 miles
Since last MOT+13,243 miles
PASS
Mileage157,422 miles
Since last MOT+10,603 miles
PASS
Mileage146,819 miles
Since last MOT+5,100 miles
PASS
Mileage141,719 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,718 miles
Since last MOT+8,334 miles
PASS
Mileage133,384 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,384 miles
Since last MOT+7,798 miles
PASS
Mileage125,586 miles
Since last MOT+10,596 miles
PASS
Mileage114,990 miles
Since last MOT+10,368 miles
PASS
Mileage104,622 miles
Since last MOT+9,324 miles
PASS
Mileage95,298 miles
Since last MOT+2,168 miles
PASS
Mileage93,130 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,130 miles
PASS
Mileage98,477 miles
Since last MOT+43,750 miles
PASS
Mileage54,727 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 VKP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WR53 VKP

What car is WR53 VKP?

WR53 VKP is a grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WR53 VKP?

The last recorded mileage for WR53 VKP was 201,335 miles, recorded on 13 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR53 VKP passed its MOT?

WR53 VKP has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 13 Mar 2021.

Is WR53 VKP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR53 VKP 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 WR53 VKP?

WR53 VKP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.