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SN53 CAX

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourSilver
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 1984cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 118,264 miles on the clock, averaging 6,342 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TFSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) and cam follower (part 06d109309c).

MOT & Mileage History for SN53 CAX

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,264
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,342

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading118,264 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,342
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN53 CAX 35k56k77k97k118k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,264 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,264 miles
Since last MOT+8,197 miles
PASS
Mileage110,067 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,067 miles
Since last MOT+5,538 miles
PASS
Mileage104,529 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,528 miles
Since last MOT+5,331 miles
PASS
Mileage99,197 miles
Since last MOT+3,666 miles
PASS
Mileage95,531 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,531 miles
Since last MOT+3,087 miles
PASS
Mileage92,444 miles
Since last MOT+656 miles
PASS
Mileage91,788 miles
Since last MOT+1,142 miles
PASS
Mileage90,646 miles
Since last MOT+2,296 miles
PASS
Mileage88,350 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,350 miles
Since last MOT+6,095 miles
PASS
Mileage82,255 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,254 miles
Since last MOT+5,743 miles
PASS
Mileage76,511 miles
Since last MOT+2,459 miles
PASS
Mileage74,052 miles
Since last MOT+19,597 miles
PASS
Mileage54,455 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,455 miles
Since last MOT+19,713 miles
PASS
Mileage34,742 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) and Cam Follower (part 06D109309C)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 CAX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSN — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SN53 CAX

What car is SN53 CAX?

SN53 CAX is an silver Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SN53 CAX?

The last recorded mileage for SN53 CAX was 118,264 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN53 CAX passed its MOT?

SN53 CAX has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2019.

Is SN53 CAX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN53 CAX 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 SN53 CAX?

SN53 CAX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.