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LD53 LCU

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 164,556 miles on the clock, averaging 8,874 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 LD53 LCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,556
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,874

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading164,556 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,874
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LD53 LCU 51k80k108k136k165k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,556 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,555 miles
Since last MOT+10,714 miles
PASS
Mileage153,841 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,841 miles
Since last MOT+17,041 miles
PASS
Mileage136,800 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,799 miles
Since last MOT+9,274 miles
PASS
Mileage127,525 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,520 miles
Since last MOT+14,009 miles
PASS
Mileage113,511 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,510 miles
Since last MOT+11,571 miles
PASS
Mileage101,939 miles
Since last MOT+10,099 miles
PASS
Mileage91,840 miles
Since last MOT+7,928 miles
PASS
Mileage83,912 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,911 miles
Since last MOT+2,282 miles
PASS
Mileage81,629 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,629 miles
Since last MOT+4,672 miles
PASS
Mileage76,957 miles
Since last MOT+2,695 miles
PASS
Mileage74,262 miles
Since last MOT+3,254 miles
PASS
Mileage71,008 miles
Since last MOT+7,383 miles
PASS
Mileage63,625 miles
Since last MOT+12,136 miles
PASS
Mileage51,489 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 LCU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLD — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LD53 LCU

What car is LD53 LCU?

LD53 LCU is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LD53 LCU?

The last recorded mileage for LD53 LCU was 164,556 miles, recorded on 22 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LD53 LCU passed its MOT?

LD53 LCU has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 Jul 2019.

Is LD53 LCU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LD53 LCU 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 LD53 LCU?

LD53 LCU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.