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LX53 SVF

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

Black Registered in Sidcup, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 156,136 miles on the clock, averaging 8,347 miles per year, around 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 LX53 SVF

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,136
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,347

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading156,136 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,347
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LX53 SVF 42k70k99k128k156k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,136 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,136 miles
Since last MOT+5,284 miles
PASS
Mileage150,852 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,852 miles
Since last MOT+6,771 miles
PASS
Mileage144,081 miles
Since last MOT+299 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,782 miles
Since last MOT+10,859 miles
PASS
Mileage132,923 miles
Since last MOT+123 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,800 miles
Since last MOT+11,242 miles
PASS
Mileage121,558 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,558 miles
Since last MOT+10,001 miles
PASS
Mileage111,557 miles
Since last MOT+7,607 miles
PASS
Mileage103,950 miles
Since last MOT+8,915 miles
PASS
Mileage95,035 miles
Since last MOT+1,784 miles
PASS
Mileage93,251 miles
Since last MOT+6,008 miles
PASS
Mileage87,243 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,243 miles
Since last MOT+9,623 miles
PASS
Mileage77,620 miles
Since last MOT+6,444 miles
PASS
Mileage71,176 miles
Since last MOT+125 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,051 miles
Since last MOT+11,561 miles
PASS
Mileage59,490 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,474 miles
Since last MOT+17,580 miles
PASS
Mileage41,894 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

RegistrationLX53 SVF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLX — Sidcup, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LX53 SVF

What car is LX53 SVF?

LX53 SVF is an black Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2003.

What is the mileage of LX53 SVF?

The last recorded mileage for LX53 SVF was 156,136 miles, recorded on 26 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX53 SVF passed its MOT?

LX53 SVF has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 26 May 2020.

Is LX53 SVF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LX53 SVF 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 LX53 SVF?

LX53 SVF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.