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SL53 MJK

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 163,686 miles on the clock, averaging 8,128 miles per year, around 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 MJK

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,686
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,128

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 reading163,686 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,585
Average per year8,128
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL53 MJK 55k82k109k136k164k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,686 miles
Since last MOT+4,585 miles
PASS
Mileage159,101 miles
Since last MOT+5,829 miles
PASS
Mileage153,272 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,272 miles
Since last MOT+9,323 miles
PASS
Mileage143,949 miles
Since last MOT+9,106 miles
PASS
Mileage134,843 miles
Since last MOT+11,763 miles
PASS
Mileage123,080 miles
Since last MOT+9,026 miles
PASS
Mileage114,054 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,054 miles
Since last MOT+4,838 miles
PASS
Mileage109,216 miles
Since last MOT+11,573 miles
PASS
Mileage97,643 miles
Since last MOT+11,548 miles
PASS
Mileage86,095 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,095 miles
Since last MOT+3,855 miles
PASS
Mileage82,240 miles
Since last MOT+4,514 miles
PASS
Mileage77,726 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,726 miles
Since last MOT+22,436 miles
PASS
Mileage55,290 miles
Since last MOT+708 miles
PASS
Mileage54,582 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SL53 MJK

What car is SL53 MJK?

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

What is the mileage of SL53 MJK?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 MJK was 163,686 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 MJK passed its MOT?

SL53 MJK has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2020.

Is SL53 MJK ULEZ compliant?

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

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