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LR53 JVM

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 163,808 miles on the clock, averaging 10,928 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 JVM

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,808
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
10,928

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading163,808 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,928
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR53 JVM 35k67k99k132k164k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,808 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,808 miles
Since last MOT+5,477 miles
PASS
Mileage158,331 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,331 miles
Since last MOT+8,678 miles
PASS
Mileage149,653 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,653 miles
Since last MOT+19,697 miles
PASS
Mileage129,956 miles
Since last MOT+18,306 miles
PASS
Mileage111,650 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,649 miles
Since last MOT+23,871 miles
PASS
Mileage87,778 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,775 miles
Since last MOT+17,779 miles
PASS
Mileage69,996 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
PASS
Mileage69,982 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,982 miles
Since last MOT+3,909 miles
PASS
Mileage66,073 miles
Since last MOT+5,856 miles
PASS
Mileage60,217 miles
Since last MOT+6,945 miles
PASS
Mileage53,272 miles
Since last MOT+7,253 miles
PASS
Mileage46,019 miles
Since last MOT+7,424 miles
PASS
Mileage38,595 miles
Since last MOT+3,800 miles
PASS
Mileage34,795 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 JVM
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 JVM

What car is LR53 JVM?

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

What is the mileage of LR53 JVM?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 JVM was 163,808 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 JVM passed its MOT?

LR53 JVM has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Jul 2018.

Is LR53 JVM ULEZ compliant?

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

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