2003 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · SD53 TCK
2003 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30/10/2003. Recorded mileage 137,568 miles. MOT valid until 30/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,568 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1595cc
SD53 TCK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 137,568 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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SD53 TCK Mileage History
- 18/07/2024135,248 mi
- 26/08/2025137,026 mi+1,778 mi
- 28/08/2025137,026 mi
- 28/08/2026137,572 mi+546 mi
- 01/09/2026137,568 mi-4 mi
Average of roughly 1,093 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SD53 TCK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Audi A3 (SD53 TCK) between July 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Not retracting (7.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens misted (4.1.2 (c))”.
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