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LR53 DWD

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 105,764 miles on the clock, averaging 4,935 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 DWD

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,764
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,935

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading105,764 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,093
Average per year4,935
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR53 DWD 20k41k63k84k106k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,764 miles
Since last MOT+6,093 miles
PASS
Mileage99,671 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,669 miles
Since last MOT+2,956 miles
PASS
Mileage96,713 miles
Since last MOT+1,662 miles
PASS
Mileage95,051 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,050 miles
Since last MOT+269 miles
PASS
Mileage94,781 miles
Since last MOT+3,096 miles
PASS
Mileage91,685 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,685 miles
Since last MOT+1,592 miles
PASS
Mileage90,093 miles
Since last MOT+5,350 miles
PASS
Mileage84,743 miles
Since last MOT+13,132 miles
PASS
Mileage71,611 miles
Since last MOT+10,371 miles
PASS
Mileage61,240 miles
Since last MOT+4,829 miles
PASS
Mileage56,411 miles
Since last MOT+2,579 miles
PASS
Mileage53,832 miles
Since last MOT+4,073 miles
PASS
Mileage49,759 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,759 miles
Since last MOT+6,334 miles
PASS
Mileage43,425 miles
Since last MOT+7,973 miles
PASS
Mileage35,452 miles
Since last MOT+9,672 miles
PASS
Mileage25,780 miles
Since last MOT+2,128 miles
PASS
Mileage23,652 miles
Since last MOT+4,137 miles
PASS
Mileage19,515 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 DWD
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 DWD

What car is LR53 DWD?

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

What is the mileage of LR53 DWD?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 DWD was 105,764 miles, recorded on 2 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 DWD passed its MOT?

LR53 DWD has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Mar 2024.

Is LR53 DWD ULEZ compliant?

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

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