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OU53 LHZ

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 108,470 miles on the clock, averaging 5,816 miles per year, 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 LHZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,470
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,816

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading108,470 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,303
Average per year5,816
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU53 LHZ 19k41k64k86k108k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,470 miles
Since last MOT+6,303 miles
PASS
Mileage102,167 miles
Since last MOT+6,284 miles
PASS
Mileage95,883 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,882 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,852 miles
Since last MOT+7,023 miles
PASS
Mileage88,829 miles
Since last MOT+8,160 miles
PASS
Mileage80,669 miles
Since last MOT+9,203 miles
PASS
Mileage71,466 miles
Since last MOT+15,648 miles
PASS
Mileage55,818 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,818 miles
Since last MOT+9,417 miles
PASS
Mileage46,401 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,401 miles
Since last MOT+5,402 miles
PASS
Mileage40,999 miles
Since last MOT+3,002 miles
PASS
Mileage37,997 miles
Since last MOT+3,140 miles
PASS
Mileage34,857 miles
Since last MOT+3,360 miles
PASS
Mileage31,497 miles
Since last MOT+2,759 miles
PASS
Mileage28,738 miles
Since last MOT+3,600 miles
PASS
Mileage25,138 miles
Since last MOT+2,985 miles
PASS
Mileage22,153 miles
Since last MOT+3,582 miles
PASS
Mileage18,571 miles

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) and Cam Follower (part 06D109309C)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OU53 LHZ

What car is OU53 LHZ?

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

What is the mileage of OU53 LHZ?

The last recorded mileage for OU53 LHZ was 108,470 miles, recorded on 22 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU53 LHZ passed its MOT?

OU53 LHZ has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Apr 2022.

Is OU53 LHZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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