Vehicle summary
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 A4 Diesel 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 179,866 miles on the clock, averaging 6,326 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SO53 FTE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 179,866 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11,471 |
| Average per year | 6,326 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO53 FTE |
| Make | Audi |
| Model | A4 |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SO53 FTE
What car is SO53 FTE?
SO53 FTE is an blue Audi A4, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SO53 FTE?
The last recorded mileage for SO53 FTE was 179,866 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO53 FTE passed its MOT?
SO53 FTE has had 17 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (16 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 Dec 2023.
Is SO53 FTE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 FTE 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 SO53 FTE?
SO53 FTE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.