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LR53 PWN

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 234,258 miles on the clock, averaging 13,422 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 PWN

MOT Status
Due date passed
234,258
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
13,422

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 reading234,258 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,180
Average per year13,422
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR53 PWN 83k121k159k196k234k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage234,258 miles
Since last MOT+9,180 miles
PASS
Mileage225,078 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage225,070 miles
Since last MOT+11,030 miles
PASS
Mileage214,040 miles
Since last MOT+7,218 miles
PASS
Mileage206,822 miles
Since last MOT+8,926 miles
PASS
Mileage197,896 miles
Since last MOT+18,834 miles
FAIL
Mileage179,062 miles
Since last MOT+19,355 miles
PASS
Mileage159,707 miles
Since last MOT+12,735 miles
PASS
Mileage146,972 miles
Since last MOT+10,839 miles
PASS
Mileage136,133 miles
Since last MOT+8,110 miles
PASS
Mileage128,023 miles
Since last MOT+21,859 miles
PASS
Mileage106,164 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,164 miles
Since last MOT+22,977 miles
PASS
Mileage83,187 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 PWN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LR53 PWN

What car is LR53 PWN?

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

What is the mileage of LR53 PWN?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 PWN was 234,258 miles, recorded on 27 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 PWN passed its MOT?

LR53 PWN has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Dec 2017.

Is LR53 PWN ULEZ compliant?

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

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