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SB53 LCB

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 2005 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 212,179 miles on the clock, averaging 9,609 miles per year, above 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 SB53 LCB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
212,179
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
9,609

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading212,179 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year9,609
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB53 LCB 43k85k128k170k212k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage212,179 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage212,177 miles
Since last MOT+13,009 miles
PASS
Mileage199,168 miles
Since last MOT+5,640 miles
PASS
Mileage193,528 miles
Since last MOT+2,996 miles
PASS
Mileage190,532 miles
Since last MOT+7,383 miles
PASS
Mileage183,149 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage183,144 miles
Since last MOT+4,177 miles
PASS
Mileage178,967 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage178,967 miles
Since last MOT+13,772 miles
PASS
Mileage165,195 miles
Since last MOT+13,010 miles
PASS
Mileage152,185 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,180 miles
Since last MOT+18,798 miles
PASS
Mileage133,382 miles
Since last MOT+8,413 miles
PASS
Mileage124,969 miles
Since last MOT+5,472 miles
PASS
Mileage119,497 miles
Since last MOT+2,744 miles
PASS
Mileage116,753 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,752 miles
Since last MOT+7,678 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,074 miles
Since last MOT+9,949 miles
PASS
Mileage99,125 miles
Since last MOT+12,560 miles
PASS
Mileage86,565 miles
Since last MOT+13,773 miles
PASS
Mileage72,792 miles
Since last MOT+15,647 miles
PASS
Mileage57,145 miles
Since last MOT+13,948 miles
PASS
Mileage43,197 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,197 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 LCB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SB53 LCB

What car is SB53 LCB?

SB53 LCB is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SB53 LCB?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 LCB was 212,179 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 LCB passed its MOT?

SB53 LCB has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 3 Nov 2025.

Is SB53 LCB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB53 LCB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SB53 LCB?

SB53 LCB is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.