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OU53 LJX

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 155,831 miles on the clock, averaging 9,706 miles per year, above 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 LJX

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,831
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,706

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading155,831 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,848
Average per year9,706
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU53 LJX 34k65k95k125k156k '07'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,831 miles
Since last MOT+3,848 miles
PASS
Mileage151,983 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,983 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,982 miles
Since last MOT+7,183 miles
PASS
Mileage144,799 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,777 miles
Since last MOT+8,136 miles
PASS
Mileage136,641 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,641 miles
Since last MOT+11,465 miles
PASS
Mileage125,176 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,176 miles
Since last MOT+12,140 miles
PASS
Mileage113,036 miles
Since last MOT+10,427 miles
PASS
Mileage102,609 miles
Since last MOT+9,701 miles
PASS
Mileage92,908 miles
Since last MOT+12,189 miles
PASS
Mileage80,719 miles
Since last MOT+15,815 miles
PASS
Mileage64,904 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,904 miles
Since last MOT+17,876 miles
PASS
Mileage47,028 miles
Since last MOT+885 miles
PASS
Mileage46,143 miles
Since last MOT+11,989 miles
PASS
Mileage34,154 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OU53 LJX

What car is OU53 LJX?

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

What is the mileage of OU53 LJX?

The last recorded mileage for OU53 LJX was 155,831 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU53 LJX passed its MOT?

OU53 LJX has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2019.

Is OU53 LJX ULEZ compliant?

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

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