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BF53 HRM

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 8 (47% pass rate). It has 224,171 miles on the clock, averaging 16,390 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BF53 HRM

MOT Status
Due date passed
224,171
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
47%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
16,390

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading224,171 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19,108
Average per year16,390
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BF53 HRM 75k112k150k187k224k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage224,171 miles
Since last MOT+19,108 miles
PASS
Mileage205,063 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage205,003 miles
Since last MOT+15,928 miles
PASS
Mileage189,075 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage189,075 miles
Since last MOT+21,669 miles
PASS
Mileage167,406 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,405 miles
Since last MOT+21,850 miles
PASS
Mileage145,555 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,555 miles
Since last MOT+20,346 miles
PASS
Mileage125,209 miles
Since last MOT+108 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,101 miles
Since last MOT+12,883 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,218 miles
Since last MOT+14,748 miles
PASS
Mileage97,470 miles
Since last MOT+14,615 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,855 miles
Since last MOT+7,665 miles
PASS
Mileage75,190 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 HRM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBF — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BF53 HRM

What car is BF53 HRM?

BF53 HRM is a red Audi A3, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BF53 HRM?

The last recorded mileage for BF53 HRM was 224,171 miles, recorded on 17 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF53 HRM passed its MOT?

BF53 HRM has had 15 MOT tests with a 47% pass rate (7 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 17 Sep 2015.

Is BF53 HRM ULEZ compliant?

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

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