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SN53 HVV

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 142,180 miles on the clock, averaging 10,281 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 SN53 HVV

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,180
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,281

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading142,180 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year10,281
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN53 HVV 42k67k92k117k142k '07'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,180 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,178 miles
Since last MOT+7,066 miles
PASS
Mileage135,112 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,112 miles
Since last MOT+12,595 miles
PASS
Mileage122,517 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,517 miles
Since last MOT+10,349 miles
PASS
Mileage112,168 miles
Since last MOT+848 miles
PASS
Mileage111,320 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,289 miles
Since last MOT+18,292 miles
PASS
Mileage92,997 miles
Since last MOT+13,344 miles
PASS
Mileage79,653 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,634 miles
Since last MOT+1,178 miles
PASS
Mileage78,456 miles
Since last MOT+15,693 miles
PASS
Mileage62,763 miles
Since last MOT+10,907 miles
PASS
Mileage51,856 miles
Since last MOT+208 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,648 miles
Since last MOT+9,367 miles
PASS
Mileage42,281 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 HVV
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 HVV

What car is SN53 HVV?

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

What is the mileage of SN53 HVV?

The last recorded mileage for SN53 HVV was 142,180 miles, recorded on 9 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN53 HVV passed its MOT?

SN53 HVV has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Dec 2016.

Is SN53 HVV ULEZ compliant?

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

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