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OU53 LHO

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 103,995 miles on the clock, averaging 6,702 miles per year, below 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 OU53 LHO

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,995
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,702

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading103,995 miles
Reading date
Miles last year110
Average per year6,702
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OU53 LHO 22k42k63k83k104k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,995 miles
Since last MOT+110 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,885 miles
Since last MOT+8,299 miles
PASS
Mileage95,586 miles
Since last MOT+4,446 miles
PASS
Mileage91,140 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,139 miles
Since last MOT+6,525 miles
PASS
Mileage84,614 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,607 miles
Since last MOT+5,546 miles
PASS
Mileage79,061 miles
Since last MOT+5,625 miles
PASS
Mileage73,436 miles
Since last MOT+5,279 miles
PASS
Mileage68,157 miles
Since last MOT+8,729 miles
PASS
Mileage59,428 miles
Since last MOT+10,623 miles
PASS
Mileage48,805 miles
Since last MOT+8,416 miles
PASS
Mileage40,389 miles
Since last MOT+12,018 miles
PASS
Mileage28,371 miles
Since last MOT+6,418 miles
PASS
Mileage21,953 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 LHO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OU53 LHO

What car is OU53 LHO?

OU53 LHO is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OU53 LHO?

The last recorded mileage for OU53 LHO was 103,995 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU53 LHO passed its MOT?

OU53 LHO has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2019.

Is OU53 LHO ULEZ compliant?

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

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