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EO53 LGF

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 138,651 miles on the clock, averaging 10,847 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 EO53 LGF

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,651
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,847

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading138,651 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,187
Average per year10,847
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO53 LGF 29k56k84k111k139k '07'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,651 miles
Since last MOT+13,187 miles
PASS
Mileage125,464 miles
Since last MOT+11,446 miles
PASS
Mileage114,018 miles
Since last MOT+22,717 miles
PASS
Mileage91,301 miles
Since last MOT+8,465 miles
PASS
Mileage82,836 miles
Since last MOT+6,154 miles
PASS
Mileage76,682 miles
Since last MOT+4,903 miles
PASS
Mileage71,779 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,995 miles
Since last MOT+5,551 miles
PASS
Mileage66,444 miles
Since last MOT+5,946 miles
PASS
Mileage60,498 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,498 miles
Since last MOT+14,720 miles
PASS
Mileage45,778 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,771 miles
Since last MOT+17,201 miles
PASS
Mileage28,570 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 LGF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EO53 LGF

What car is EO53 LGF?

EO53 LGF is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EO53 LGF?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 LGF was 138,651 miles, recorded on 6 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 LGF passed its MOT?

EO53 LGF has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 May 2017.

Is EO53 LGF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO53 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 EO53 LGF?

EO53 LGF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.