2003 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · DK53 FMP
2003 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 171,378 miles. MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,378 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DK53 FMP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 171,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DK53 FMP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Audi A3 (DK53 FMP) between June 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))”; “Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))”.
DK53 FMP Mileage History
- 23/06/2023167,540 mi
- 15/08/2023167,554 mi+14 mi
- 16/07/2024168,579 mi+1,025 mi
- 18/07/2025169,389 mi+810 mi
- 06/08/2026171,378 mi+1,989 mi
Average of roughly 1,230 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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