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LT53 SXR

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 104,087 miles on the clock, averaging 10,799 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 LT53 SXR

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,087
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
10,799

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading104,087 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,755
Average per year10,799
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT53 SXR 21k42k62k83k104k '06'14'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,087 miles
Since last MOT+9,755 miles
PASS
Mileage94,332 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,332 miles
Since last MOT+6,904 miles
PASS
Mileage87,428 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,428 miles
Since last MOT+10,048 miles
PASS
Mileage77,380 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,380 miles
Since last MOT+10,559 miles
PASS
Mileage66,821 miles
Since last MOT+14,144 miles
PASS
Mileage52,677 miles
Since last MOT+18,758 miles
PASS
Mileage33,919 miles
Since last MOT+5,025 miles
PASS
Mileage28,894 miles
Since last MOT+7,982 miles
PASS
Mileage20,912 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 SXR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLT — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LT53 SXR

What car is LT53 SXR?

LT53 SXR is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LT53 SXR?

The last recorded mileage for LT53 SXR was 104,087 miles, recorded on 15 May 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT53 SXR passed its MOT?

LT53 SXR has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 May 2014.

Is LT53 SXR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LT53 SXR 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 LT53 SXR?

LT53 SXR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.