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LR53 ARX

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

Grey Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1984cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 79,281 miles on the clock, averaging 4,619 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TFSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) and cam follower (part 06d109309c).

MOT & Mileage History for LR53 ARX

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,281
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,619

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading79,281 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,942
Average per year4,619
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR53 ARX 15k31k47k63k79k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,281 miles
Since last MOT+5,942 miles
PASS
Mileage73,339 miles
Since last MOT+8,659 miles
PASS
Mileage64,680 miles
Since last MOT+8,311 miles
PASS
Mileage56,369 miles
Since last MOT+6,335 miles
PASS
Mileage50,034 miles
Since last MOT+1,290 miles
PASS
Mileage48,744 miles
Since last MOT+333 miles
PASS
Mileage48,411 miles
Since last MOT+3,799 miles
PASS
Mileage44,612 miles
Since last MOT+3,469 miles
PASS
Mileage41,143 miles
Since last MOT+4,556 miles
PASS
Mileage36,587 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,587 miles
Since last MOT+4,175 miles
PASS
Mileage32,412 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,410 miles
Since last MOT+4,828 miles
PASS
Mileage27,582 miles
Since last MOT+6,381 miles
PASS
Mileage21,201 miles
Since last MOT+6,151 miles
PASS
Mileage15,050 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

These are the most commonly reported problems on Audi A3 models (2003–2012), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) and Cam Follower (part 06D109309C)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 ARX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LR53 ARX

What car is LR53 ARX?

LR53 ARX is an grey Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LR53 ARX?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 ARX was 79,281 miles, recorded on 21 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 ARX passed its MOT?

LR53 ARX has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 21 Aug 2020.

Is LR53 ARX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR53 ARX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LR53 ARX?

LR53 ARX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.