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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 1595cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 148,852 miles on the clock, averaging 10,256 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SV53 USM
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 148,852 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 15 |
| Average per year | 10,256 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SV53 USM |
| Make | Audi |
| Model | A3 |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SV — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SV53 USM
What car is SV53 USM?
SV53 USM is an black Audi A3, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.
What is the mileage of SV53 USM?
The last recorded mileage for SV53 USM was 148,852 miles, recorded on 6 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SV53 USM passed its MOT?
SV53 USM has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 6 May 2017.
Is SV53 USM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SV53 USM 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 USM?
SV53 USM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.