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MA53 BBO

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 132,571 miles on the clock, averaging 8,068 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 MA53 BBO

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,571
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,068

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 reading132,571 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year8,068
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MA53 BBO 29k55k81k107k133k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,571 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,558 miles
Since last MOT+5,159 miles
PASS
Mileage127,399 miles
Since last MOT+14,017 miles
PASS
Mileage113,382 miles
Since last MOT+14,324 miles
PASS
Mileage99,058 miles
Since last MOT+5,555 miles
PASS
Mileage93,503 miles
Since last MOT+6,369 miles
PASS
Mileage87,134 miles
Since last MOT+5,744 miles
PASS
Mileage81,390 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,386 miles
Since last MOT+6,299 miles
PASS
Mileage75,087 miles
Since last MOT+7,107 miles
PASS
Mileage67,980 miles
Since last MOT+9,904 miles
PASS
Mileage58,076 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,076 miles
Since last MOT+8,286 miles
PASS
Mileage49,790 miles
Since last MOT+8,167 miles
PASS
Mileage41,623 miles
Since last MOT+12,864 miles
PASS
Mileage28,759 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

RegistrationMA53 BBO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MA53 BBO

What car is MA53 BBO?

MA53 BBO is an black Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MA53 BBO?

The last recorded mileage for MA53 BBO was 132,571 miles, recorded on 16 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA53 BBO passed its MOT?

MA53 BBO has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Aug 2019.

Is MA53 BBO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA53 BBO 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 MA53 BBO?

MA53 BBO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.