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SH53 SXV

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 205,023 miles on the clock, averaging 13,832 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 SH53 SXV

MOT Status
Due date passed
205,023
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
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
13,832

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 reading205,023 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,334
Average per year13,832
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH53 SXV 44k85k125k165k205k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage205,023 miles
Since last MOT+15,334 miles
PASS
Mileage189,689 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage189,689 miles
Since last MOT+21,337 miles
PASS
Mileage168,352 miles
Since last MOT+20,705 miles
PASS
Mileage147,647 miles
Since last MOT+14,082 miles
PASS
Mileage133,565 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,565 miles
Since last MOT+14,769 miles
PASS
Mileage118,796 miles
Since last MOT+119 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,677 miles
Since last MOT+17,875 miles
PASS
Mileage100,802 miles
Since last MOT+9,966 miles
PASS
Mileage90,836 miles
Since last MOT+8,078 miles
PASS
Mileage82,758 miles
Since last MOT+19,370 miles
PASS
Mileage63,388 miles
Since last MOT+7,449 miles
PASS
Mileage55,939 miles
Since last MOT+11,565 miles
PASS
Mileage44,374 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 SXV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SH53 SXV

What car is SH53 SXV?

SH53 SXV is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SH53 SXV?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 SXV was 205,023 miles, recorded on 5 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 SXV passed its MOT?

SH53 SXV has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Jun 2018.

Is SH53 SXV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH53 SXV 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 SH53 SXV?

SH53 SXV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.