2003 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · KJ53 HOA
2003 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 178,568 miles. MOT valid until 06 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,568 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KJ53 HOA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
- 178,568 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KJ53 HOA 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 (KJ53 HOA) between March 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KJ53 HOA Mileage History
- 01/03/2024172,158 mi
- 21/02/2025175,703 mi+3,545 mi
- 24/02/2025175,716 mi+13 mi
- 07/02/2026178,565 mi+2,849 mi
- 11/02/2026178,568 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,289 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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