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SD53 FPO

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
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 2003 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 164,641 miles on the clock, averaging 10,626 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 SD53 FPO

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,641
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
10,626

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading164,641 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,452
Average per year10,626
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SD53 FPO 54k82k109k137k165k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,641 miles
Since last MOT+5,452 miles
PASS
Mileage159,189 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,189 miles
Since last MOT+16,583 miles
PASS
Mileage142,606 miles
Since last MOT+13,426 miles
PASS
Mileage129,180 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,180 miles
Since last MOT+6,627 miles
PASS
Mileage122,553 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,553 miles
Since last MOT+13,394 miles
PASS
Mileage109,159 miles
Since last MOT+10,508 miles
PASS
Mileage98,651 miles
Since last MOT+10,291 miles
PASS
Mileage88,360 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,357 miles
Since last MOT+10,912 miles
PASS
Mileage77,445 miles
Since last MOT+1,270 miles
PASS
Mileage76,175 miles
Since last MOT+6,874 miles
PASS
Mileage69,301 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,300 miles
Since last MOT+10,664 miles
PASS
Mileage58,636 miles
Since last MOT+4,661 miles
PASS
Mileage53,975 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 FPO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSD — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SD53 FPO

What car is SD53 FPO?

SD53 FPO is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SD53 FPO?

The last recorded mileage for SD53 FPO was 164,641 miles, recorded on 16 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SD53 FPO passed its MOT?

SD53 FPO has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Feb 2017.

Is SD53 FPO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SD53 FPO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SD53 FPO?

SD53 FPO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.