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LG53 RMV

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 186,081 miles on the clock, averaging 10,010 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 RMV

MOT Status
Due date passed
186,081
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,010

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 reading186,081 miles
Reading date
Miles last year90
Average per year10,010
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG53 RMV 56k88k121k154k186k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage186,081 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage185,991 miles
Since last MOT+11,245 miles
PASS
Mileage174,746 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,746 miles
Since last MOT+12,223 miles
PASS
Mileage162,523 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,474 miles
Since last MOT+10,542 miles
PASS
Mileage151,932 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,925 miles
Since last MOT+10,548 miles
PASS
Mileage141,377 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,375 miles
Since last MOT+10,931 miles
PASS
Mileage130,444 miles
Since last MOT+9,879 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,565 miles
Since last MOT+11,592 miles
PASS
Mileage108,973 miles
Since last MOT+12,673 miles
PASS
Mileage96,300 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,297 miles
Since last MOT+12,169 miles
PASS
Mileage84,128 miles
Since last MOT+12,771 miles
PASS
Mileage71,357 miles
Since last MOT+6,896 miles
PASS
Mileage64,461 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,461 miles
Since last MOT+8,633 miles
PASS
Mileage55,828 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LG53 RMV

What car is LG53 RMV?

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

What is the mileage of LG53 RMV?

The last recorded mileage for LG53 RMV was 186,081 miles, recorded on 13 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG53 RMV passed its MOT?

LG53 RMV has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 13 Sep 2019.

Is LG53 RMV ULEZ compliant?

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

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