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LC53 JYZ

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Wimbledon, London · 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 205,169 miles on the clock, averaging 9,764 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 LC53 JYZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
205,169
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
9,764

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 reading205,169 miles
Reading date
Miles last year173
Average per year9,764
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LC53 JYZ 48k87k126k166k205k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage205,169 miles
Since last MOT+173 miles
FAIL
Mileage204,996 miles
Since last MOT+10,456 miles
PASS
Mileage194,540 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage194,540 miles
Since last MOT+22,608 miles
PASS
Mileage171,932 miles
Since last MOT+22,011 miles
PASS
Mileage149,921 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,908 miles
Since last MOT+10,512 miles
PASS
Mileage139,396 miles
Since last MOT+79 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,317 miles
Since last MOT+2,470 miles
PASS
Mileage136,847 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,784 miles
Since last MOT+3,783 miles
PASS
Mileage133,001 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,994 miles
Since last MOT+4,060 miles
PASS
Mileage128,934 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,929 miles
Since last MOT+6,652 miles
PASS
Mileage122,277 miles
Since last MOT+7,328 miles
PASS
Mileage114,949 miles
Since last MOT+8,135 miles
PASS
Mileage106,814 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,814 miles
Since last MOT+14,550 miles
PASS
Mileage92,264 miles
Since last MOT+10,488 miles
PASS
Mileage81,776 miles
Since last MOT+8,326 miles
PASS
Mileage73,450 miles
Since last MOT+4,930 miles
PASS
Mileage68,520 miles
Since last MOT+7,001 miles
PASS
Mileage61,519 miles
Since last MOT+13,748 miles
PASS
Mileage47,771 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 JYZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLC — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LC53 JYZ

What car is LC53 JYZ?

LC53 JYZ is an red Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LC53 JYZ?

The last recorded mileage for LC53 JYZ was 205,169 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC53 JYZ passed its MOT?

LC53 JYZ has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 19 Nov 2022.

Is LC53 JYZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LC53 JYZ 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 LC53 JYZ?

LC53 JYZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.