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OU53 LAO

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

Green Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourGreen
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 110,498 miles on the clock, averaging 4,802 miles per year, well 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 OU53 LAO

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,498
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,802

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading110,498 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,909
Average per year4,802
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU53 LAO 37k56k74k92k110k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,498 miles
Since last MOT+3,909 miles
PASS
Mileage106,589 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,588 miles
Since last MOT+12,397 miles
PASS
Mileage94,191 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,191 miles
Since last MOT+11,250 miles
PASS
Mileage82,941 miles
Since last MOT+1,712 miles
PASS
Mileage81,229 miles
Since last MOT+5,158 miles
PASS
Mileage76,071 miles
Since last MOT+3,673 miles
PASS
Mileage72,398 miles
Since last MOT+3,551 miles
PASS
Mileage68,847 miles
Since last MOT+3,755 miles
PASS
Mileage65,092 miles
Since last MOT+4,360 miles
PASS
Mileage60,732 miles
Since last MOT+3,514 miles
PASS
Mileage57,218 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,218 miles
Since last MOT+2,662 miles
PASS
Mileage54,556 miles
Since last MOT+4,261 miles
PASS
Mileage50,295 miles
Since last MOT+4,806 miles
PASS
Mileage45,489 miles
Since last MOT+5,504 miles
PASS
Mileage39,985 miles
Since last MOT+2,530 miles
PASS
Mileage37,455 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

RegistrationOU53 LAO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OU53 LAO

What car is OU53 LAO?

OU53 LAO is an green Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OU53 LAO?

The last recorded mileage for OU53 LAO was 110,498 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU53 LAO passed its MOT?

OU53 LAO has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2021.

Is OU53 LAO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU53 LAO 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 OU53 LAO?

OU53 LAO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.