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OU53 LRA

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 125,356 miles on the clock, averaging 7,037 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 LRA

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,356
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,037

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

Below average
Latest reading125,356 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,576
Average per year7,037
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU53 LRA 28k52k77k101k125k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,356 miles
Since last MOT+3,576 miles
PASS
Mileage121,780 miles
Since last MOT+2,950 miles
PASS
Mileage118,830 miles
Since last MOT+2,992 miles
PASS
Mileage115,838 miles
Since last MOT+4,981 miles
PASS
Mileage110,857 miles
PASS
Mileage110,874 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,874 miles
Since last MOT+4,362 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,512 miles
Since last MOT+791 miles
PASS
Mileage105,721 miles
Since last MOT+7,360 miles
PASS
Mileage98,361 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,361 miles
Since last MOT+8,252 miles
PASS
Mileage90,109 miles
Since last MOT+6,557 miles
PASS
Mileage83,552 miles
Since last MOT+14,621 miles
PASS
Mileage68,931 miles
Since last MOT+11,049 miles
PASS
Mileage57,882 miles
Since last MOT+10,192 miles
PASS
Mileage47,690 miles
Since last MOT+19,593 miles
PASS
Mileage28,097 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

These are the most commonly reported problems on Audi A3 models (2003–2012), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 LRA
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 LRA

What car is OU53 LRA?

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

What is the mileage of OU53 LRA?

The last recorded mileage for OU53 LRA was 125,356 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU53 LRA passed its MOT?

OU53 LRA has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2020.

Is OU53 LRA ULEZ compliant?

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

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