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SV53 LUT

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Aberdeen, 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 167,904 miles on the clock, averaging 8,343 miles per year, around 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 SV53 LUT

MOT Status
Due date passed
167,904
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,343

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading167,904 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,039
Average per year8,343
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SV53 LUT 52k81k110k139k168k '06'20'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,904 miles
Since last MOT+10,039 miles
PASS
Mileage157,865 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,865 miles
Since last MOT+5,314 miles
PASS
Mileage152,551 miles
Since last MOT+915 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,636 miles
Since last MOT+1,790 miles
PASS
Mileage149,846 miles
Since last MOT+9,249 miles
PASS
Mileage140,597 miles
Since last MOT+9,562 miles
PASS
Mileage131,035 miles
Since last MOT+12,990 miles
PASS
Mileage118,045 miles
Since last MOT+10,152 miles
PASS
Mileage107,893 miles
Since last MOT+13,836 miles
PASS
Mileage94,057 miles
Since last MOT+12,207 miles
PASS
Mileage81,850 miles
Since last MOT+11,338 miles
PASS
Mileage70,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,512 miles
Since last MOT+18,553 miles
PASS
Mileage51,959 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 LUT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSV — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SV53 LUT

What car is SV53 LUT?

SV53 LUT is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.

What is the mileage of SV53 LUT?

The last recorded mileage for SV53 LUT was 167,904 miles, recorded on 18 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SV53 LUT passed its MOT?

SV53 LUT has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Jul 2020.

Is SV53 LUT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SV53 LUT 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 SV53 LUT?

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