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SY53 VAF

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1595cc

Red Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourRed
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 1595cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 57,045 miles on the clock, averaging 4,113 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY53 VAF

MOT Status
Due date passed
57,045
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
4,113

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading57,045 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,113
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY53 VAF 10k22k34k45k57k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage57,045 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,045 miles
Since last MOT+18,473 miles
PASS
Mileage38,572 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,559 miles
Since last MOT+9,584 miles
PASS
Mileage28,975 miles
Since last MOT+1,624 miles
PASS
Mileage27,351 miles
Since last MOT+1,473 miles
PASS
Mileage25,878 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,878 miles
Since last MOT+2,152 miles
PASS
Mileage23,726 miles
Since last MOT+2,111 miles
PASS
Mileage21,615 miles
Since last MOT+2,250 miles
PASS
Mileage19,365 miles
Since last MOT+2,788 miles
PASS
Mileage16,577 miles
Since last MOT+2,564 miles
PASS
Mileage14,013 miles
Since last MOT+2,153 miles
PASS
Mileage11,860 miles
Since last MOT+1,594 miles
PASS
Mileage10,266 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 VAF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SY53 VAF

What car is SY53 VAF?

SY53 VAF is an red Audi A3, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.

What is the mileage of SY53 VAF?

The last recorded mileage for SY53 VAF was 57,045 miles, recorded on 1 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY53 VAF passed its MOT?

SY53 VAF has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Mar 2018.

Is SY53 VAF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY53 VAF 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 SY53 VAF?

SY53 VAF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.