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SL03 BYW

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 1896cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 270,757 miles on the clock, averaging 12,210 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL03 BYW

MOT Status
Due date passed
270,757
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
12,210

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading270,757 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,275
Average per year12,210
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL03 BYW 38k97k155k213k271k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage270,757 miles
Since last MOT+3,275 miles
PASS
Mileage267,482 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage267,481 miles
Since last MOT+9,838 miles
PASS
Mileage257,643 miles
Since last MOT+7,774 miles
PASS
Mileage249,869 miles
Since last MOT+2,851 miles
PASS
Mileage247,018 miles
Since last MOT+154 miles
PASS
Mileage246,864 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage246,862 miles
Since last MOT+3,122 miles
PASS
Mileage243,740 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage243,739 miles
Since last MOT+8,798 miles
PASS
Mileage234,941 miles
Since last MOT+11,671 miles
PASS
Mileage223,270 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage223,264 miles
Since last MOT+18,513 miles
PASS
Mileage204,751 miles
Since last MOT+19,771 miles
PASS
Mileage184,980 miles
Since last MOT+434 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,546 miles
Since last MOT+20,455 miles
PASS
Mileage164,091 miles
Since last MOT+740 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,351 miles
Since last MOT+22,805 miles
PASS
Mileage140,546 miles
Since last MOT+16,865 miles
PASS
Mileage123,681 miles
Since last MOT+74 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,607 miles
Since last MOT+17,638 miles
PASS
Mileage105,969 miles
Since last MOT+14,018 miles
PASS
Mileage91,951 miles
Since last MOT+14,379 miles
PASS
Mileage77,572 miles
Since last MOT+15,487 miles
PASS
Mileage62,085 miles
Since last MOT+11,741 miles
PASS
Mileage50,344 miles
Since last MOT+11,873 miles
PASS
Mileage38,471 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 BYW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SL03 BYW

What car is SL03 BYW?

SL03 BYW is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL03 BYW?

The last recorded mileage for SL03 BYW was 270,757 miles, recorded on 7 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL03 BYW passed its MOT?

SL03 BYW has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 7 Apr 2025.

Is SL03 BYW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL03 BYW 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 SL03 BYW?

SL03 BYW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.