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OW53 LMV

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 76,589 miles on the clock, averaging 6,201 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 LMV

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,589
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,201

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading76,589 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,965
Average per year6,201
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OW53 LMV 12k28k45k61k77k '07'17'13

Check OW53 LMV

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage76,589 miles
Since last MOT+5,965 miles
PASS
Mileage70,624 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,624 miles
Since last MOT+6,716 miles
PASS
Mileage63,908 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,908 miles
Since last MOT+3,496 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,412 miles
Since last MOT+6,931 miles
PASS
Mileage53,481 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,481 miles
Since last MOT+11,762 miles
PASS
Mileage41,719 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,717 miles
Since last MOT+11,289 miles
PASS
Mileage30,428 miles
Since last MOT+10,963 miles
PASS
Mileage19,465 miles
Since last MOT+1,888 miles
PASS
Mileage17,577 miles
Since last MOT+2,435 miles
PASS
Mileage15,142 miles
Since last MOT+2,679 miles
PASS
Mileage12,463 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

RegistrationOW53 LMV
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 LMV

What car is OW53 LMV?

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

What is the mileage of OW53 LMV?

The last recorded mileage for OW53 LMV was 76,589 miles, recorded on 17 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OW53 LMV passed its MOT?

OW53 LMV has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 17 Jun 2017.

Is OW53 LMV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW53 LMV 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 LMV?

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