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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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 149,686 miles on the clock, averaging 8,564 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SL53 HCE
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 149,686 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,449 |
| Average per year | 8,564 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL53 HCE |
| Make | Audi |
| Model | A3 |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SL53 HCE
What car is SL53 HCE?
SL53 HCE is an silver Audi A3, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SL53 HCE?
The last recorded mileage for SL53 HCE was 149,686 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL53 HCE passed its MOT?
SL53 HCE has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2019.
Is SL53 HCE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 HCE 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 HCE?
SL53 HCE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.