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SN53 HVW

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 140,001 miles on the clock, averaging 11,662 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 HVW

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,001
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
11,662

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 reading140,001 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,889
Average per year11,662
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN53 HVW 45k69k93k116k140k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,001 miles
Since last MOT+3,889 miles
PASS
Mileage136,112 miles
Since last MOT+3,014 miles
PASS
Mileage133,098 miles
Since last MOT+8,089 miles
PASS
Mileage125,009 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,009 miles
Since last MOT+17,336 miles
PASS
Mileage107,673 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,672 miles
Since last MOT+20,532 miles
PASS
Mileage87,140 miles
Since last MOT+15,011 miles
PASS
Mileage72,129 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,101 miles
Since last MOT+15,596 miles
PASS
Mileage56,505 miles
Since last MOT+11,145 miles
PASS
Mileage45,360 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SN53 HVW

What car is SN53 HVW?

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

What is the mileage of SN53 HVW?

The last recorded mileage for SN53 HVW was 140,001 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN53 HVW passed its MOT?

SN53 HVW has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Nov 2014.

Is SN53 HVW ULEZ compliant?

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

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