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LR53 AVW

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 110,731 miles on the clock, averaging 4,929 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 AVW

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,731
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,929

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 reading110,731 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,837
Average per year4,929
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR53 AVW 28k49k69k90k111k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,731 miles
Since last MOT+3,837 miles
PASS
Mileage106,894 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,893 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage103,792 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,791 miles
Since last MOT+3,354 miles
PASS
Mileage100,437 miles
Since last MOT+5,336 miles
PASS
Mileage95,101 miles
Since last MOT+7,834 miles
PASS
Mileage87,267 miles
Since last MOT+3,447 miles
PASS
Mileage83,820 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,819 miles
Since last MOT+2,325 miles
PASS
Mileage81,494 miles
Since last MOT+2,667 miles
PASS
Mileage78,827 miles
Since last MOT+2,474 miles
PASS
Mileage76,353 miles
Since last MOT+6,921 miles
PASS
Mileage69,432 miles
Since last MOT+6,835 miles
PASS
Mileage62,597 miles
Since last MOT+3,661 miles
PASS
Mileage58,936 miles
Since last MOT+4,677 miles
PASS
Mileage54,259 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,247 miles
Since last MOT+10,477 miles
PASS
Mileage43,770 miles
Since last MOT+15,952 miles
PASS
Mileage27,818 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LR53 AVW

What car is LR53 AVW?

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

What is the mileage of LR53 AVW?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 AVW was 110,731 miles, recorded on 30 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 AVW passed its MOT?

LR53 AVW has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Aug 2023.

Is LR53 AVW ULEZ compliant?

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

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