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LK53 VUX

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 133,644 miles on the clock, averaging 10,632 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 LK53 VUX

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,644
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,632

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading133,644 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,233
Average per year10,632
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LK53 VUX 25k52k79k106k134k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,644 miles
Since last MOT+4,233 miles
PASS
Mileage129,411 miles
Since last MOT+7,330 miles
PASS
Mileage122,081 miles
Since last MOT+13,750 miles
PASS
Mileage108,331 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,319 miles
Since last MOT+11,339 miles
PASS
Mileage96,980 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,980 miles
Since last MOT+16,377 miles
PASS
Mileage80,603 miles
Since last MOT+12,262 miles
PASS
Mileage68,341 miles
Since last MOT+10,741 miles
PASS
Mileage57,600 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,600 miles
Since last MOT+13,424 miles
PASS
Mileage44,176 miles
Since last MOT+10,358 miles
PASS
Mileage33,818 miles
Since last MOT+9,155 miles
PASS
Mileage24,663 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 VUX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLK — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LK53 VUX

What car is LK53 VUX?

LK53 VUX is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LK53 VUX?

The last recorded mileage for LK53 VUX was 133,644 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LK53 VUX passed its MOT?

LK53 VUX has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Jan 2017.

Is LK53 VUX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LK53 VUX 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 LK53 VUX?

LK53 VUX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.