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CT53 SAM

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1598cc

White Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourWhite
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 2012 Audi A3 Diesel 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 121,990 miles on the clock, averaging 8,793 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for CT53 SAM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
121,990
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,793

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading121,990 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,793
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CT53 SAM 25k49k74k98k122k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,990 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,990 miles
Since last MOT+5,201 miles
PASS
Mileage116,789 miles
Since last MOT+5,594 miles
PASS
Mileage111,195 miles
Since last MOT+9,556 miles
PASS
Mileage101,639 miles
Since last MOT+7,759 miles
PASS
Mileage93,880 miles
Since last MOT+7,448 miles
PASS
Mileage86,432 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,408 miles
Since last MOT+9,116 miles
PASS
Mileage77,292 miles
Since last MOT+11,587 miles
PASS
Mileage65,705 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,705 miles
Since last MOT+9,471 miles
PASS
Mileage56,234 miles
Since last MOT+10,703 miles
PASS
Mileage45,531 miles
Since last MOT+10,839 miles
PASS
Mileage34,692 miles
Since last MOT+9,406 miles
PASS
Mileage25,286 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT53 SAM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeCT — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CT53 SAM

What car is CT53 SAM?

CT53 SAM is a white Audi A3, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Swansea in 2012.

What is the mileage of CT53 SAM?

The last recorded mileage for CT53 SAM was 121,990 miles, recorded on 3 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CT53 SAM passed its MOT?

CT53 SAM has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Jun 2026.

Is CT53 SAM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CT53 SAM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is CT53 SAM?

CT53 SAM is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.