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OW53 LML

2004 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlack
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 2004 Audi A3 Petrol 1984cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 10 (66% pass rate). It has 155,957 miles on the clock, averaging 6,936 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 OW53 LML

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,957
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
66%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
6,936

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 reading155,957 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,189
Average per year6,936
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OW53 LML 18k53k87k122k156k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage155,957 miles
Since last MOT+7,189 miles
PASS
Mileage148,768 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,768 miles
Since last MOT+8,334 miles
PASS
Mileage140,434 miles
Since last MOT+8,174 miles
PASS
Mileage132,260 miles
Since last MOT+2,284 miles
PASS
Mileage129,976 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,976 miles
Since last MOT+7,130 miles
PASS
Mileage122,846 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,845 miles
Since last MOT+5,382 miles
PASS
Mileage117,463 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,463 miles
Since last MOT+5,799 miles
PASS
Mileage111,664 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,659 miles
Since last MOT+4,820 miles
PASS
Mileage106,839 miles
Since last MOT+6,070 miles
PASS
Mileage100,769 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,769 miles
Since last MOT+6,983 miles
PASS
Mileage93,786 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,786 miles
Since last MOT+12,594 miles
PASS
Mileage81,192 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,192 miles
Since last MOT+6,848 miles
PASS
Mileage74,344 miles
Since last MOT+1,476 miles
PASS
Mileage72,868 miles
Since last MOT+1,131 miles
PASS
Mileage71,737 miles
Since last MOT+8,286 miles
PASS
Mileage63,451 miles
Since last MOT+7,943 miles
PASS
Mileage55,508 miles
Since last MOT+8,865 miles
PASS
Mileage46,643 miles
Since last MOT+7,028 miles
PASS
Mileage39,615 miles
Since last MOT+8,426 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,189 miles
Since last MOT+13,015 miles
PASS
Mileage18,174 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

RegistrationOW53 LML
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeOW — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OW53 LML

What car is OW53 LML?

OW53 LML is an black Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Oxford in 2004.

What is the mileage of OW53 LML?

The last recorded mileage for OW53 LML was 155,957 miles, recorded on 7 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OW53 LML passed its MOT?

OW53 LML has had 29 MOT tests with a 66% pass rate (19 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 7 Jul 2026.

Is OW53 LML ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW53 LML is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is OW53 LML?

OW53 LML is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.