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SO53 NZR

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1896cc

Yellow Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourYellow
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 1896cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 183,074 miles on the clock, averaging 8,527 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO53 NZR

MOT Status
Due date passed
183,074
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
8,527

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading183,074 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,527
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO53 NZR 34k71k108k146k183k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage183,074 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage183,074 miles
Since last MOT+2,522 miles
PASS
Mileage180,552 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,487 miles
Since last MOT+5,135 miles
PASS
Mileage175,352 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,349 miles
Since last MOT+7,493 miles
PASS
Mileage167,856 miles
Since last MOT+2,749 miles
PASS
Mileage165,107 miles
Since last MOT+4,392 miles
PASS
Mileage160,715 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,715 miles
Since last MOT+8,325 miles
PASS
Mileage152,390 miles
Since last MOT+2,292 miles
PASS
Mileage150,098 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,087 miles
Since last MOT+13,992 miles
PASS
Mileage136,095 miles
Since last MOT+9,389 miles
PASS
Mileage126,706 miles
Since last MOT+6,476 miles
PASS
Mileage120,230 miles
Since last MOT+19,799 miles
PASS
Mileage100,431 miles
Since last MOT+11,877 miles
PASS
Mileage88,554 miles
Since last MOT+8,697 miles
PASS
Mileage79,857 miles
Since last MOT+9,987 miles
PASS
Mileage69,870 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,867 miles
Since last MOT+12,526 miles
PASS
Mileage57,341 miles
Since last MOT+9,137 miles
PASS
Mileage48,204 miles
Since last MOT+14,286 miles
PASS
Mileage33,918 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 NZR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SO53 NZR

What car is SO53 NZR?

SO53 NZR is an yellow Audi A3, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SO53 NZR?

The last recorded mileage for SO53 NZR was 183,074 miles, recorded on 15 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO53 NZR passed its MOT?

SO53 NZR has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Jun 2024.

Is SO53 NZR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 NZR 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 NZR?

SO53 NZR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.