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LS53 NLC

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1595cc

Grey Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourGrey
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 1595cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 173,347 miles on the clock, averaging 8,920 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LS53 NLC

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,347
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,920

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading173,347 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,929
Average per year8,920
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LS53 NLC 15k55k94k134k173k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage173,347 miles
Since last MOT+6,929 miles
PASS
Mileage166,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,418 miles
Since last MOT+4,493 miles
PASS
Mileage161,925 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,925 miles
Since last MOT+6,461 miles
PASS
Mileage155,464 miles
Since last MOT+13,376 miles
PASS
Mileage142,088 miles
Since last MOT+9,930 miles
PASS
Mileage132,158 miles
Since last MOT+8,711 miles
PASS
Mileage123,447 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,443 miles
Since last MOT+7,350 miles
PASS
Mileage116,093 miles
Since last MOT+24,698 miles
PASS
Mileage91,395 miles
Since last MOT+13,029 miles
PASS
Mileage78,366 miles
Since last MOT+12,169 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,197 miles
Since last MOT+17,136 miles
PASS
Mileage49,061 miles
Since last MOT+489 miles
PASS
Mileage48,572 miles
Since last MOT+10,229 miles
PASS
Mileage38,343 miles
Since last MOT+12,523 miles
PASS
Mileage25,820 miles
Since last MOT+10,616 miles
PASS
Mileage15,204 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage15,192 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 NLC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLS — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LS53 NLC

What car is LS53 NLC?

LS53 NLC is an grey Audi A3, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LS53 NLC?

The last recorded mileage for LS53 NLC was 173,347 miles, recorded on 2 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS53 NLC passed its MOT?

LS53 NLC has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 2 Aug 2024.

Is LS53 NLC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LS53 NLC 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 NLC?

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