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CV53 SXH

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

Blue Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlue
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 2003 Audi A3 Petrol 1984cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 132,349 miles on the clock, averaging 6,908 miles per year, below 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 CV53 SXH

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,349
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,908

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 reading132,349 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,908
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CV53 SXH 48k69k90k111k132k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,349 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,349 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,349 miles
Since last MOT+5,191 miles
PASS
Mileage127,158 miles
Since last MOT+5,074 miles
PASS
Mileage122,084 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,084 miles
Since last MOT+6,481 miles
PASS
Mileage115,603 miles
Since last MOT+3,305 miles
PASS
Mileage112,298 miles
Since last MOT+3,403 miles
PASS
Mileage108,895 miles
Since last MOT+2,927 miles
PASS
Mileage105,968 miles
Since last MOT+6,370 miles
PASS
Mileage99,598 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,594 miles
Since last MOT+5,149 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,445 miles
Since last MOT+13,315 miles
PASS
Mileage81,130 miles
Since last MOT+7,981 miles
PASS
Mileage73,149 miles
Since last MOT+7,041 miles
PASS
Mileage66,108 miles
Since last MOT+17,759 miles
PASS
Mileage48,349 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

RegistrationCV53 SXH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CV53 SXH

What car is CV53 SXH?

CV53 SXH is a blue Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.

What is the mileage of CV53 SXH?

The last recorded mileage for CV53 SXH was 132,349 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV53 SXH passed its MOT?

CV53 SXH has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Nov 2018.

Is CV53 SXH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV53 SXH 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 CV53 SXH?

CV53 SXH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.