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SL53 MJF

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, 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 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 171,646 miles on the clock, averaging 9,179 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 SL53 MJF

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,646
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,179

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 reading171,646 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,302
Average per year9,179
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SL53 MJF 76k100k124k148k172k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,646 miles
Since last MOT+16,302 miles
PASS
Mileage155,344 miles
Since last MOT+6,745 miles
PASS
Mileage148,599 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,598 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage141,012 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,012 miles
Since last MOT+10,736 miles
PASS
Mileage130,276 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,275 miles
Since last MOT+8,211 miles
PASS
Mileage122,064 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,064 miles
Since last MOT+10,198 miles
PASS
Mileage111,866 miles
Since last MOT+147 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,719 miles
Since last MOT+7,697 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,022 miles
Since last MOT+5,852 miles
PASS
Mileage98,170 miles
Since last MOT+7,057 miles
PASS
Mileage91,113 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,113 miles
Since last MOT+15,567 miles
PASS
Mileage75,546 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 MJF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SL53 MJF

What car is SL53 MJF?

SL53 MJF is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL53 MJF?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 MJF was 171,646 miles, recorded on 16 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 MJF passed its MOT?

SL53 MJF has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 16 Mar 2017.

Is SL53 MJF ULEZ compliant?

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

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