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LR53 JWL

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 5 (58% pass rate). It has 87,184 miles on the clock, averaging 4,672 miles per year, well 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 JWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,184
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
4,672

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading87,184 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,672
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR53 JWL 43k54k65k76k87k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,184 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,184 miles
Since last MOT+10,652 miles
PASS
Mileage76,532 miles
Since last MOT+6,592 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,940 miles
Since last MOT+5,511 miles
PASS
Mileage64,429 miles
Since last MOT+5,398 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,031 miles
Since last MOT+5,116 miles
PASS
Mileage53,915 miles
Since last MOT+4,669 miles
PASS
Mileage49,246 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,246 miles
Since last MOT+2,737 miles
PASS
Mileage46,509 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,509 miles
Since last MOT+3,568 miles
PASS
Mileage42,941 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 JWL
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 JWL

What car is LR53 JWL?

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

What is the mileage of LR53 JWL?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 JWL was 87,184 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 JWL passed its MOT?

LR53 JWL has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2016.

Is LR53 JWL ULEZ compliant?

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

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