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LR53 ATO

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 165,172 miles on the clock, averaging 12,231 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 LR53 ATO

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,172
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
12,231

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading165,172 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,429
Average per year12,231
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR53 ATO 15k53k90k128k165k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,172 miles
Since last MOT+7,429 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+9,379 miles
PASS
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Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,364 miles
Since last MOT+7,156 miles
PASS
Mileage141,208 miles
Since last MOT+3,165 miles
PASS
Mileage138,043 miles
Since last MOT+2,855 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,177 miles
Since last MOT+13,287 miles
PASS
Mileage121,890 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,890 miles
Since last MOT+11,051 miles
PASS
Mileage110,839 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,839 miles
Since last MOT+11,183 miles
PASS
Mileage99,656 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,656 miles
Since last MOT+9,320 miles
PASS
Mileage90,336 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,333 miles
Since last MOT+9,685 miles
PASS
Mileage80,648 miles
Since last MOT+15,959 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+26,326 miles
PASS
Mileage38,363 miles
Since last MOT+23,209 miles
PASS
Mileage15,154 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 ATO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LR53 ATO

What car is LR53 ATO?

LR53 ATO is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LR53 ATO?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 ATO was 165,172 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 ATO passed its MOT?

LR53 ATO has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2019.

Is LR53 ATO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR53 ATO 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 LR53 ATO?

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