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LR53 PXD

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 189,547 miles on the clock, averaging 11,937 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 PXD

MOT Status
Due date passed
189,547
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
11,937

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 reading189,547 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,987
Average per year11,937
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR53 PXD 57k90k123k156k190k '06'17'10

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage189,547 miles
Since last MOT+8,987 miles
PASS
Mileage180,560 miles
Since last MOT+8,076 miles
PASS
Mileage172,484 miles
Since last MOT+5,439 miles
PASS
Mileage167,045 miles
Since last MOT+6,696 miles
PASS
Mileage160,349 miles
Since last MOT+7,009 miles
PASS
Mileage153,340 miles
Since last MOT+12,315 miles
PASS
Mileage141,025 miles
Since last MOT+14,461 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,564 miles
Since last MOT+16,085 miles
PASS
Mileage110,479 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,479 miles
Since last MOT+21,564 miles
PASS
Mileage88,915 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,912 miles
Since last MOT+13,822 miles
PASS
Mileage75,090 miles
Since last MOT+254 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,836 miles
Since last MOT+17,718 miles
PASS
Mileage57,118 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 PXD
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 PXD

What car is LR53 PXD?

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

What is the mileage of LR53 PXD?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 PXD was 189,547 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 PXD passed its MOT?

LR53 PXD has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2017.

Is LR53 PXD ULEZ compliant?

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

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