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LR53 JWK

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 183,293 miles on the clock, averaging 14,587 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 JWK

MOT Status
Due date passed
183,293
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
14,587

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading183,293 miles
Reading date
Miles last year102
Average per year14,587
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LR53 JWK 21k61k102k143k183k '06'17'10

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage183,293 miles
Since last MOT+102 miles
FAIL
Mileage183,191 miles
Since last MOT+8,498 miles
PASS
Mileage174,693 miles
Since last MOT+25,159 miles
PASS
Mileage149,534 miles
Since last MOT+13,293 miles
PASS
Mileage136,241 miles
Since last MOT+15,534 miles
PASS
Mileage120,707 miles
Since last MOT+18,687 miles
PASS
Mileage102,020 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,020 miles
Since last MOT+22,286 miles
PASS
Mileage79,734 miles
Since last MOT+24,047 miles
PASS
Mileage55,687 miles
Since last MOT+21,393 miles
PASS
Mileage34,294 miles
Since last MOT+13,024 miles
PASS
Mileage21,270 miles
Since last MOT+691 miles
PASS
Mileage20,579 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,556 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 JWK
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 JWK

What car is LR53 JWK?

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

What is the mileage of LR53 JWK?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 JWK was 183,293 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 JWK passed its MOT?

LR53 JWK has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Oct 2017.

Is LR53 JWK ULEZ compliant?

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

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