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SV53 FTD

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

Silver Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1984cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 215,150 miles on the clock, averaging 11,157 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TFSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) and cam follower (part 06d109309c).

MOT & Mileage History for SV53 FTD

MOT Status
Due date passed
215,150
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
11,157

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading215,150 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,179
Average per year11,157
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SV53 FTD 35k80k125k170k215k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage215,150 miles
Since last MOT+16,179 miles
PASS
Mileage198,971 miles
Since last MOT+18,621 miles
PASS
Mileage180,350 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage180,350 miles
Since last MOT+15,448 miles
PASS
Mileage164,902 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,902 miles
Since last MOT+19,923 miles
PASS
Mileage144,979 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,979 miles
Since last MOT+22,512 miles
PASS
Mileage122,467 miles
Since last MOT+18,729 miles
PASS
Mileage103,738 miles
Since last MOT+5,108 miles
PASS
Mileage98,630 miles
Since last MOT+2,929 miles
PASS
Mileage95,701 miles
Since last MOT+3,339 miles
PASS
Mileage92,362 miles
Since last MOT+4,446 miles
PASS
Mileage87,916 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,915 miles
Since last MOT+4,407 miles
PASS
Mileage83,508 miles
Since last MOT+4,318 miles
PASS
Mileage79,190 miles
Since last MOT+5,682 miles
PASS
Mileage73,508 miles
Since last MOT+10,989 miles
PASS
Mileage62,519 miles
Since last MOT+16,682 miles
PASS
Mileage45,837 miles
Since last MOT+10,634 miles
PASS
Mileage35,203 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) and Cam Follower (part 06D109309C)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 FTD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSV — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SV53 FTD

What car is SV53 FTD?

SV53 FTD is an silver Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.

What is the mileage of SV53 FTD?

The last recorded mileage for SV53 FTD was 215,150 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SV53 FTD passed its MOT?

SV53 FTD has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2022.

Is SV53 FTD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SV53 FTD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SV53 FTD?

SV53 FTD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.