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SX52 BDE

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 163,595 miles on the clock, averaging 9,002 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SX52 BDE

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,595
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,002

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading163,595 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12
Average per year9,002
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SX52 BDE 45k75k104k134k164k '07'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,595 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,583 miles
Since last MOT+906 miles
PASS
Mileage162,677 miles
Since last MOT+8,327 miles
PASS
Mileage154,350 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,348 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,339 miles
Since last MOT+10,764 miles
PASS
Mileage143,575 miles
Since last MOT+302 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,273 miles
Since last MOT+12,333 miles
PASS
Mileage130,940 miles
Since last MOT+15,091 miles
PASS
Mileage115,849 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,849 miles
Since last MOT+16,593 miles
PASS
Mileage99,256 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,255 miles
Since last MOT+11,719 miles
PASS
Mileage87,536 miles
Since last MOT+11,031 miles
PASS
Mileage76,505 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,504 miles
Since last MOT+14,468 miles
PASS
Mileage62,036 miles
Since last MOT+15,129 miles
PASS
Mileage46,907 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,907 miles
Since last MOT+546 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,361 miles
Since last MOT+1,090 miles
PASS
Mileage45,271 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX52 BDE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSX — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SX52 BDE

What car is SX52 BDE?

SX52 BDE is an red Audi A3, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.

What is the mileage of SX52 BDE?

The last recorded mileage for SX52 BDE was 163,595 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SX52 BDE passed its MOT?

SX52 BDE has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2020.

Is SX52 BDE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SX52 BDE 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 SX52 BDE?

SX52 BDE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.