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LN53 SVP

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 221,015 miles on the clock, averaging 14,181 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 LN53 SVP

MOT Status
Due date passed
221,015
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
14,181

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 reading221,015 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,790
Average per year14,181
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LN53 SVP 55k97k138k180k221k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage221,015 miles
Since last MOT+2,790 miles
PASS
Mileage218,225 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage218,225 miles
Since last MOT+1,972 miles
PASS
Mileage216,253 miles
Since last MOT+10,569 miles
PASS
Mileage205,684 miles
Since last MOT+4,437 miles
PASS
Mileage201,247 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage201,247 miles
Since last MOT+20,459 miles
PASS
Mileage180,788 miles
Since last MOT+24,396 miles
PASS
Mileage156,392 miles
Since last MOT+719 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,673 miles
Since last MOT+21,676 miles
PASS
Mileage133,997 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,997 miles
Since last MOT+18,717 miles
PASS
Mileage115,280 miles
Since last MOT+8,757 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,523 miles
Since last MOT+13,067 miles
PASS
Mileage93,456 miles
Since last MOT+12,808 miles
PASS
Mileage80,648 miles
Since last MOT+25,571 miles
PASS
Mileage55,077 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 SVP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLN — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LN53 SVP

What car is LN53 SVP?

LN53 SVP is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LN53 SVP?

The last recorded mileage for LN53 SVP was 221,015 miles, recorded on 8 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LN53 SVP passed its MOT?

LN53 SVP has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Jun 2018.

Is LN53 SVP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LN53 SVP 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 LN53 SVP?

LN53 SVP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.