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SN53 HVG

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 127,220 miles on the clock, averaging 8,978 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 SN53 HVG

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,220
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,978

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading127,220 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,963
Average per year8,978
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SN53 HVG 26k51k77k102k127k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,220 miles
Since last MOT+6,963 miles
PASS
Mileage120,257 miles
Since last MOT+7,192 miles
PASS
Mileage113,065 miles
Since last MOT+6,517 miles
PASS
Mileage106,548 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,532 miles
Since last MOT+6,372 miles
PASS
Mileage100,160 miles
Since last MOT+8,755 miles
PASS
Mileage91,405 miles
Since last MOT+8,569 miles
PASS
Mileage82,836 miles
Since last MOT+12,483 miles
PASS
Mileage70,353 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,353 miles
Since last MOT+9,966 miles
PASS
Mileage60,387 miles
Since last MOT+9,388 miles
PASS
Mileage50,999 miles
Since last MOT+11,931 miles
PASS
Mileage39,068 miles
Since last MOT+13,024 miles
PASS
Mileage26,044 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 HVG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSN — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SN53 HVG

What car is SN53 HVG?

SN53 HVG is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SN53 HVG?

The last recorded mileage for SN53 HVG was 127,220 miles, recorded on 29 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN53 HVG passed its MOT?

SN53 HVG has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 29 Dec 2017.

Is SN53 HVG ULEZ compliant?

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

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