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LS53 MLN

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1984cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 5 (81% pass rate). It has 145,275 miles on the clock, averaging 6,022 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TFSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) and cam follower (part 06d109309c).

MOT & Mileage History for LS53 MLN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
145,275
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
6,022

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading145,275 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,200
Average per year6,022
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LS53 MLN 28k57k87k116k145k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,275 miles
Since last MOT+11,200 miles
PASS
Mileage134,075 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,075 miles
Since last MOT+4,195 miles
PASS
Mileage129,880 miles
Since last MOT+3,765 miles
PASS
Mileage126,115 miles
Since last MOT+6,350 miles
PASS
Mileage119,765 miles
Since last MOT+6,445 miles
PASS
Mileage113,320 miles
Since last MOT+162 miles
PASS
Mileage113,158 miles
Since last MOT+859 miles
PASS
Mileage112,299 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,288 miles
Since last MOT+7,474 miles
PASS
Mileage104,814 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,808 miles
Since last MOT+7,723 miles
PASS
Mileage97,085 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,085 miles
Since last MOT+6,345 miles
PASS
Mileage90,740 miles
Since last MOT+5,679 miles
PASS
Mileage85,061 miles
Since last MOT+8,415 miles
PASS
Mileage76,646 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,646 miles
Since last MOT+7,136 miles
PASS
Mileage69,510 miles
Since last MOT+5,732 miles
PASS
Mileage63,778 miles
Since last MOT+4,494 miles
PASS
Mileage59,284 miles
Since last MOT+6,953 miles
PASS
Mileage52,331 miles
Since last MOT+5,316 miles
PASS
Mileage47,015 miles
Since last MOT+5,914 miles
PASS
Mileage41,101 miles
Since last MOT+2,024 miles
PASS
Mileage39,077 miles
Since last MOT+11,253 miles
PASS
Mileage27,824 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) and Cam Follower (part 06D109309C)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 MLN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLS — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LS53 MLN

What car is LS53 MLN?

LS53 MLN is an blue Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LS53 MLN?

The last recorded mileage for LS53 MLN was 145,275 miles, recorded on 3 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS53 MLN passed its MOT?

LS53 MLN has had 26 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (21 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Jun 2026.

Is LS53 MLN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LS53 MLN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LS53 MLN?

LS53 MLN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.