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VA53 LCL

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
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 2004 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 133,823 miles on the clock, averaging 7,107 miles per year, below 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 VA53 LCL

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,823
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,107

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 reading133,823 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,196
Average per year7,107
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VA53 LCL 33k58k83k109k134k '06'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,823 miles
Since last MOT+4,196 miles
PASS
Mileage129,627 miles
Since last MOT+4,418 miles
PASS
Mileage125,209 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,209 miles
Since last MOT+5,214 miles
PASS
Mileage119,995 miles
Since last MOT+4,897 miles
PASS
Mileage115,098 miles
Since last MOT+4,911 miles
PASS
Mileage110,187 miles
Since last MOT+6,472 miles
PASS
Mileage103,715 miles
Since last MOT+4,296 miles
PASS
Mileage99,419 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,419 miles
Since last MOT+5,389 miles
PASS
Mileage94,030 miles
Since last MOT+5,030 miles
PASS
Mileage89,000 miles
Since last MOT+7,496 miles
PASS
Mileage81,504 miles
Since last MOT+10,394 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,110 miles
Since last MOT+11,640 miles
PASS
Mileage59,470 miles
Since last MOT+13,232 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,238 miles
Since last MOT+13,423 miles
PASS
Mileage32,815 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 LCL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeVA — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About VA53 LCL

What car is VA53 LCL?

VA53 LCL is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Worcester in 2004.

What is the mileage of VA53 LCL?

The last recorded mileage for VA53 LCL was 133,823 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VA53 LCL passed its MOT?

VA53 LCL has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2021.

Is VA53 LCL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VA53 LCL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is VA53 LCL?

VA53 LCL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.