Vehicle summary
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 Petrol 1984cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 175,095 miles on the clock, averaging 12,311 miles per year, above 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 AJ53 SMO
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 175,095 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 12,311 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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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
| Registration | AJ53 SMO |
| Make | Audi |
| Model | A3 |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1984cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AJ — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AJ53 SMO
What car is AJ53 SMO?
AJ53 SMO is an grey Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AJ53 SMO?
The last recorded mileage for AJ53 SMO was 175,095 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AJ53 SMO passed its MOT?
AJ53 SMO has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2019.
Is AJ53 SMO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ53 SMO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is AJ53 SMO?
AJ53 SMO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.