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CP53 LGF

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 157,733 miles on the clock, averaging 8,918 miles per year, around 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 CP53 LGF

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,733
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,918

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading157,733 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,919
Average per year8,918
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CP53 LGF 61k85k109k133k158k '07'17'13

Check CP53 LGF

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,733 miles
Since last MOT+6,919 miles
PASS
Mileage150,814 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,754 miles
Since last MOT+9,340 miles
PASS
Mileage141,414 miles
Since last MOT+4,918 miles
PASS
Mileage136,496 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,496 miles
Since last MOT+7,148 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,348 miles
Since last MOT+11,244 miles
PASS
Mileage118,104 miles
Since last MOT+11,971 miles
PASS
Mileage106,133 miles
Since last MOT+184 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,949 miles
Since last MOT+10,893 miles
PASS
Mileage95,056 miles
Since last MOT+9,711 miles
PASS
Mileage85,345 miles
Since last MOT+10,404 miles
PASS
Mileage74,941 miles
Since last MOT+11,886 miles
PASS
Mileage63,055 miles
Since last MOT+2,297 miles
PASS
Mileage60,758 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 LGF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCP — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CP53 LGF

What car is CP53 LGF?

CP53 LGF is a red Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.

What is the mileage of CP53 LGF?

The last recorded mileage for CP53 LGF was 157,733 miles, recorded on 29 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CP53 LGF passed its MOT?

CP53 LGF has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Dec 2017.

Is CP53 LGF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CP53 LGF 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 CP53 LGF?

CP53 LGF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.