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LG53 KLJ

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 154,460 miles on the clock, averaging 10,000 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 LG53 KLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,460
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,000

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading154,460 miles
Reading date
Miles last year386
Average per year10,000
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG53 KLJ 40k68k97k126k154k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,460 miles
Since last MOT+386 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,074 miles
Since last MOT+21,525 miles
PASS
Mileage132,549 miles
Since last MOT+5,951 miles
PASS
Mileage126,598 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,598 miles
Since last MOT+6,959 miles
PASS
Mileage119,639 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage119,639 miles
Since last MOT+11,379 miles
PASS
Mileage108,260 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,224 miles
Since last MOT+14,569 miles
PASS
Mileage93,655 miles
Since last MOT+14,072 miles
PASS
Mileage79,583 miles
Since last MOT+7,696 miles
PASS
Mileage71,887 miles
Since last MOT+7,072 miles
PASS
Mileage64,815 miles
Since last MOT+6,468 miles
PASS
Mileage58,347 miles
Since last MOT+6,078 miles
PASS
Mileage52,269 miles
Since last MOT+6,304 miles
PASS
Mileage45,965 miles
Since last MOT+6,348 miles
PASS
Mileage39,617 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 KLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLG — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LG53 KLJ

What car is LG53 KLJ?

LG53 KLJ is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LG53 KLJ?

The last recorded mileage for LG53 KLJ was 154,460 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG53 KLJ passed its MOT?

LG53 KLJ has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Feb 2018.

Is LG53 KLJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LG53 KLJ 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 LG53 KLJ?

LG53 KLJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.