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SL53 HBY

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1595cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
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 1595cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 107,296 miles on the clock, averaging 8,085 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL53 HBY

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,296
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,085

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading107,296 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,085
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL53 HBY 16k39k61k84k107k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,296 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,296 miles
Since last MOT+7,344 miles
PASS
Mileage99,952 miles
Since last MOT+6,539 miles
PASS
Mileage93,413 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,413 miles
Since last MOT+4,029 miles
PASS
Mileage89,384 miles
Since last MOT+8,142 miles
PASS
Mileage81,242 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,242 miles
Since last MOT+9,468 miles
PASS
Mileage71,774 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,773 miles
Since last MOT+9,514 miles
PASS
Mileage62,259 miles
Since last MOT+6,526 miles
PASS
Mileage55,733 miles
Since last MOT+6,008 miles
PASS
Mileage49,725 miles
PASS
Mileage57,195 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,195 miles
Since last MOT+18,622 miles
PASS
Mileage38,573 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,568 miles
Since last MOT+11,954 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,614 miles
Since last MOT+11,030 miles
PASS
Mileage15,584 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 HBY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SL53 HBY

What car is SL53 HBY?

SL53 HBY is an blue Audi A3, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL53 HBY?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 HBY was 107,296 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 HBY passed its MOT?

SL53 HBY has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 Dec 2017.

Is SL53 HBY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 HBY 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 SL53 HBY?

SL53 HBY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.