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LG53 RZE

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 111,678 miles on the clock, averaging 6,896 miles per year, below 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 RZE

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,678
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,896

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading111,678 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,818
Average per year6,896
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG53 RZE 37k56k74k93k112k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,678 miles
Since last MOT+4,818 miles
PASS
Mileage106,860 miles
Since last MOT+8,764 miles
PASS
Mileage98,096 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,096 miles
Since last MOT+14,572 miles
PASS
Mileage83,524 miles
Since last MOT+9,826 miles
PASS
Mileage73,698 miles
Since last MOT+9,730 miles
PASS
Mileage63,968 miles
Since last MOT+5,692 miles
PASS
Mileage58,276 miles
Since last MOT+4,115 miles
PASS
Mileage54,161 miles
Since last MOT+6,544 miles
PASS
Mileage47,617 miles
Since last MOT+2,082 miles
PASS
Mileage45,535 miles
Since last MOT+2,005 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,530 miles
Since last MOT+6,654 miles
PASS
Mileage36,876 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 RZE
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 RZE

What car is LG53 RZE?

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

What is the mileage of LG53 RZE?

The last recorded mileage for LG53 RZE was 111,678 miles, recorded on 11 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG53 RZE passed its MOT?

LG53 RZE has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Jul 2017.

Is LG53 RZE ULEZ compliant?

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

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