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LD53 VBX

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

Grey Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1984cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 187,670 miles on the clock, averaging 7,332 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TFSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) and cam follower (part 06d109309c).

MOT & Mileage History for LD53 VBX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
187,670
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,332

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading187,670 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year7,332
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LD53 VBX 45k80k116k152k188k '06'26'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage187,670 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage187,667 miles
Since last MOT+372 miles
PASS
Mileage187,295 miles
Since last MOT+959 miles
PASS
Mileage186,336 miles
Since last MOT+2,085 miles
PASS
Mileage184,251 miles
Since last MOT+811 miles
PASS
Mileage183,440 miles
Since last MOT+9,023 miles
PASS
Mileage174,417 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,417 miles
Since last MOT+8,599 miles
PASS
Mileage165,818 miles
Since last MOT+116 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,702 miles
Since last MOT+3,577 miles
PASS
Mileage162,125 miles
Since last MOT+18,636 miles
PASS
Mileage143,489 miles
Since last MOT+5,164 miles
PASS
Mileage138,325 miles
Since last MOT+304 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,021 miles
Since last MOT+9,582 miles
PASS
Mileage128,439 miles
Since last MOT+9,309 miles
PASS
Mileage119,130 miles
Since last MOT+13,415 miles
PASS
Mileage105,715 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,715 miles
Since last MOT+13,327 miles
PASS
Mileage92,388 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,388 miles
Since last MOT+15,213 miles
PASS
Mileage77,175 miles
Since last MOT+13,098 miles
PASS
Mileage64,077 miles
Since last MOT+19,506 miles
PASS
Mileage44,571 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) and Cam Follower (part 06D109309C)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 VBX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLD — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LD53 VBX

What car is LD53 VBX?

LD53 VBX is an grey Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LD53 VBX?

The last recorded mileage for LD53 VBX was 187,670 miles, recorded on 24 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LD53 VBX passed its MOT?

LD53 VBX has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Apr 2026.

Is LD53 VBX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LD53 VBX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LD53 VBX?

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