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LT53 UZW

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 151,094 miles on the clock, averaging 9,558 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 UZW

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,094
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,558

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading151,094 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,578
Average per year9,558
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT53 UZW 24k56k88k119k151k '07'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,094 miles
Since last MOT+11,578 miles
PASS
Mileage139,516 miles
Since last MOT+572 miles
PASS
Mileage138,944 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,944 miles
Since last MOT+2,492 miles
PASS
Mileage136,452 miles
Since last MOT+12,741 miles
PASS
Mileage123,711 miles
Since last MOT+9,710 miles
PASS
Mileage114,001 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,001 miles
Since last MOT+9,255 miles
PASS
Mileage104,746 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,745 miles
Since last MOT+9,597 miles
PASS
Mileage95,148 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,107 miles
Since last MOT+17,767 miles
PASS
Mileage77,340 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,337 miles
Since last MOT+15,156 miles
PASS
Mileage62,181 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,161 miles
Since last MOT+18,328 miles
PASS
Mileage43,833 miles
Since last MOT+7,708 miles
PASS
Mileage36,125 miles
Since last MOT+6,784 miles
PASS
Mileage29,341 miles
Since last MOT+5,087 miles
PASS
Mileage24,254 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,254 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LT53 UZW

What car is LT53 UZW?

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

What is the mileage of LT53 UZW?

The last recorded mileage for LT53 UZW was 151,094 miles, recorded on 2 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT53 UZW passed its MOT?

LT53 UZW has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 2 May 2020.

Is LT53 UZW ULEZ compliant?

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

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