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RE53 LGD

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 167,853 miles on the clock, averaging 8,243 miles per year, around 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 RE53 LGD

MOT Status
Due date passed
167,853
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,243

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 reading167,853 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,243
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE53 LGD 48k78k108k138k168k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,853 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,853 miles
Since last MOT+12,161 miles
PASS
Mileage155,692 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,692 miles
Since last MOT+12,759 miles
PASS
Mileage142,933 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,933 miles
Since last MOT+4,129 miles
PASS
Mileage138,804 miles
Since last MOT+4,595 miles
PASS
Mileage134,209 miles
Since last MOT+3,516 miles
PASS
Mileage130,693 miles
Since last MOT+4,768 miles
PASS
Mileage125,925 miles
Since last MOT+5,279 miles
PASS
Mileage120,646 miles
Since last MOT+5,612 miles
PASS
Mileage115,034 miles
Since last MOT+8,627 miles
PASS
Mileage106,407 miles
Since last MOT+8,717 miles
PASS
Mileage97,690 miles
Since last MOT+11,308 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,382 miles
Since last MOT+13,138 miles
PASS
Mileage73,244 miles
Since last MOT+9,866 miles
PASS
Mileage63,378 miles
Since last MOT+10,955 miles
PASS
Mileage52,423 miles
Since last MOT+3,980 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,443 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 LGD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RE53 LGD

What car is RE53 LGD?

RE53 LGD is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RE53 LGD?

The last recorded mileage for RE53 LGD was 167,853 miles, recorded on 29 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE53 LGD passed its MOT?

RE53 LGD has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Dec 2020.

Is RE53 LGD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE53 LGD 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 RE53 LGD?

RE53 LGD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.