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MA03 DZS

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 176,542 miles on the clock, averaging 11,095 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MA03 DZS

MOT Status
Due date passed
176,542
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
11,095

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading176,542 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,657
Average per year11,095
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MA03 DZS 32k68k104k140k177k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage176,542 miles
Since last MOT+8,657 miles
PASS
Mileage167,885 miles
Since last MOT+7,018 miles
PASS
Mileage160,867 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,867 miles
Since last MOT+6,910 miles
PASS
Mileage153,957 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,957 miles
Since last MOT+16,839 miles
PASS
Mileage137,118 miles
Since last MOT+11,207 miles
PASS
Mileage125,911 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,911 miles
Since last MOT+9,562 miles
PASS
Mileage116,349 miles
Since last MOT+10,018 miles
PASS
Mileage106,331 miles
Since last MOT+12,069 miles
PASS
Mileage94,262 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,262 miles
Since last MOT+15,091 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,171 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,168 miles
Since last MOT+12,656 miles
PASS
Mileage66,512 miles
Since last MOT+13,659 miles
PASS
Mileage52,853 miles
Since last MOT+10,349 miles
PASS
Mileage42,504 miles
Since last MOT+10,483 miles
PASS
Mileage32,021 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 DZS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About MA03 DZS

What car is MA03 DZS?

MA03 DZS is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MA03 DZS?

The last recorded mileage for MA03 DZS was 176,542 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA03 DZS passed its MOT?

MA03 DZS has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Apr 2019.

Is MA03 DZS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA03 DZS 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 MA03 DZS?

MA03 DZS is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.