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ET53 MXJ

2004 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlue
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 2004 Audi A3 Petrol 1984cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 124,972 miles on the clock, averaging 8,031 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 ET53 MXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,972
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,031

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading124,972 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,841
Average per year8,031
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET53 MXJ 19k45k72k98k125k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,972 miles
Since last MOT+6,841 miles
PASS
Mileage118,131 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,128 miles
Since last MOT+7,028 miles
PASS
Mileage112,100 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,100 miles
Since last MOT+9,452 miles
PASS
Mileage102,648 miles
Since last MOT+9,462 miles
PASS
Mileage93,186 miles
Since last MOT+14,883 miles
PASS
Mileage78,303 miles
Since last MOT+12,298 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,005 miles
Since last MOT+3,907 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,098 miles
Since last MOT+5,701 miles
PASS
Mileage56,397 miles
Since last MOT+6,588 miles
PASS
Mileage49,809 miles
Since last MOT+8,402 miles
PASS
Mileage41,407 miles
Since last MOT+4,170 miles
PASS
Mileage37,237 miles
Since last MOT+7,691 miles
PASS
Mileage29,546 miles
Since last MOT+10,824 miles
PASS
Mileage18,722 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

RegistrationET53 MXJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ET53 MXJ

What car is ET53 MXJ?

ET53 MXJ is an blue Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of ET53 MXJ?

The last recorded mileage for ET53 MXJ was 124,972 miles, recorded on 26 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET53 MXJ passed its MOT?

ET53 MXJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Jul 2019.

Is ET53 MXJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET53 MXJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is ET53 MXJ?

ET53 MXJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.