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OU53 LBJ

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

Grey Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
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 1984cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 75,328 miles on the clock, averaging 4,429 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 LBJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,328
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,429

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 reading75,328 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year4,429
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU53 LBJ 20k34k48k62k75k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,328 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,326 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,322 miles
Since last MOT+1,138 miles
PASS
Mileage74,184 miles
Since last MOT+5,003 miles
PASS
Mileage69,181 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,171 miles
Since last MOT+1,326 miles
PASS
Mileage67,845 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,845 miles
Since last MOT+971 miles
PASS
Mileage66,874 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,869 miles
Since last MOT+2,596 miles
PASS
Mileage64,273 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,273 miles
Since last MOT+2,771 miles
PASS
Mileage61,502 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,502 miles
Since last MOT+3,703 miles
PASS
Mileage57,799 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,798 miles
Since last MOT+3,842 miles
PASS
Mileage53,956 miles
Since last MOT+6,265 miles
PASS
Mileage47,691 miles
Since last MOT+7,916 miles
PASS
Mileage39,775 miles
Since last MOT+9,440 miles
PASS
Mileage30,335 miles
Since last MOT+9,962 miles
PASS
Mileage20,373 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 LBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OU53 LBJ

What car is OU53 LBJ?

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

What is the mileage of OU53 LBJ?

The last recorded mileage for OU53 LBJ was 75,328 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU53 LBJ passed its MOT?

OU53 LBJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 15 Dec 2018.

Is OU53 LBJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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