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BF53 HRD

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourSilver
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 1984cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 159,601 miles on the clock, averaging 8,493 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TFSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) and cam follower (part 06d109309c).

MOT & Mileage History for BF53 HRD

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,601
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,493

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading159,601 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,493
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF53 HRD 59k84k109k135k160k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,601 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,601 miles
Since last MOT+2,968 miles
PASS
Mileage156,633 miles
Since last MOT+3,350 miles
PASS
Mileage153,283 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,283 miles
Since last MOT+3,165 miles
PASS
Mileage150,118 miles
Since last MOT+3,124 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,994 miles
Since last MOT+8,901 miles
PASS
Mileage138,093 miles
Since last MOT+18,177 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,916 miles
Since last MOT+19,648 miles
PASS
Mileage100,268 miles
Since last MOT+26,275 miles
PASS
Mileage73,993 miles
Since last MOT+8,701 miles
PASS
Mileage65,292 miles
Since last MOT+6,073 miles
PASS
Mileage59,219 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

These are the most commonly reported problems on Audi A3 models (2003–2012), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) and Cam Follower (part 06D109309C)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 HRD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBF — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BF53 HRD

What car is BF53 HRD?

BF53 HRD is a silver Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BF53 HRD?

The last recorded mileage for BF53 HRD was 159,601 miles, recorded on 4 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF53 HRD passed its MOT?

BF53 HRD has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Jun 2018.

Is BF53 HRD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF53 HRD 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 BF53 HRD?

BF53 HRD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.