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OW53 LPL

2004 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
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 2004 Audi A3 Petrol 1984cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 126,898 miles on the clock, averaging 7,527 miles per year, around 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 LPL

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,898
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,527

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading126,898 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,311
Average per year7,527
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OW53 LPL 22k49k75k101k127k '07'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,898 miles
Since last MOT+6,311 miles
PASS
Mileage120,587 miles
Since last MOT+7,801 miles
PASS
Mileage112,786 miles
Since last MOT+104 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,682 miles
Since last MOT+3,912 miles
PASS
Mileage108,770 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,770 miles
Since last MOT+3,156 miles
PASS
Mileage105,614 miles
Since last MOT+6,555 miles
PASS
Mileage99,059 miles
Since last MOT+7,284 miles
PASS
Mileage91,775 miles
Since last MOT+4,191 miles
PASS
Mileage87,584 miles
Since last MOT+5,965 miles
PASS
Mileage81,619 miles
Since last MOT+10,286 miles
PASS
Mileage71,333 miles
Since last MOT+12,177 miles
PASS
Mileage59,156 miles
Since last MOT+10,448 miles
PASS
Mileage48,708 miles
Since last MOT+8,428 miles
PASS
Mileage40,280 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,280 miles
Since last MOT+7,913 miles
PASS
Mileage32,367 miles
Since last MOT+9,905 miles
PASS
Mileage22,462 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 LPL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeOW — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OW53 LPL

What car is OW53 LPL?

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

What is the mileage of OW53 LPL?

The last recorded mileage for OW53 LPL was 126,898 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OW53 LPL passed its MOT?

OW53 LPL has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2021.

Is OW53 LPL ULEZ compliant?

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

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