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LR53 AVZ

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 3 (87% pass rate). It has 180,884 miles on the clock, averaging 7,023 miles per year, below 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 AVZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
180,884
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,023

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading180,884 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,570
Average per year7,023
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR53 AVZ 48k81k114k148k181k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,884 miles
Since last MOT+3,570 miles
PASS
Mileage177,314 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage177,314 miles
Since last MOT+3,397 miles
PASS
Mileage173,917 miles
Since last MOT+3,194 miles
PASS
Mileage170,723 miles
Since last MOT+4,051 miles
PASS
Mileage166,672 miles
Since last MOT+3,987 miles
PASS
Mileage162,685 miles
Since last MOT+4,081 miles
PASS
Mileage158,604 miles
Since last MOT+5,180 miles
PASS
Mileage153,424 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,396 miles
Since last MOT+5,091 miles
PASS
Mileage148,305 miles
Since last MOT+5,738 miles
PASS
Mileage142,567 miles
Since last MOT+5,903 miles
PASS
Mileage136,664 miles
Since last MOT+6,413 miles
PASS
Mileage130,251 miles
Since last MOT+8,785 miles
PASS
Mileage121,466 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,446 miles
Since last MOT+10,825 miles
PASS
Mileage110,621 miles
Since last MOT+12,295 miles
PASS
Mileage98,326 miles
Since last MOT+12,885 miles
PASS
Mileage85,441 miles
Since last MOT+11,797 miles
PASS
Mileage73,644 miles
Since last MOT+7,962 miles
PASS
Mileage65,682 miles
Since last MOT+8,302 miles
PASS
Mileage57,380 miles
Since last MOT+9,747 miles
PASS
Mileage47,633 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 AVZ
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 AVZ

What car is LR53 AVZ?

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

What is the mileage of LR53 AVZ?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 AVZ was 180,884 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 AVZ passed its MOT?

LR53 AVZ has had 23 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (20 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Sep 2025.

Is LR53 AVZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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