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MA53 HDV

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourGrey
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 125,217 miles on the clock, averaging 7,715 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 HDV

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,217
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2007
100%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
7,715

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading125,217 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19,430
Average per year7,715
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA53 HDV 50k68k87k106k125k '07'17'12

Check MA53 HDV

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,217 miles
Since last MOT+19,430 miles
PASS
Mileage105,787 miles
Since last MOT+5,868 miles
PASS
Mileage99,919 miles
Since last MOT+3,315 miles
PASS
Mileage96,604 miles
Since last MOT+6,860 miles
PASS
Mileage89,744 miles
Since last MOT+7,824 miles
PASS
Mileage81,920 miles
Since last MOT+5,473 miles
PASS
Mileage76,447 miles
Since last MOT+4,232 miles
PASS
Mileage72,215 miles
Since last MOT+9,007 miles
PASS
Mileage63,208 miles
Since last MOT+13,625 miles
PASS
Mileage49,583 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 HDV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
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 HDV

What car is MA53 HDV?

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

What is the mileage of MA53 HDV?

The last recorded mileage for MA53 HDV was 125,217 miles, recorded on 31 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA53 HDV passed its MOT?

MA53 HDV has had 10 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (10 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 31 Mar 2017.

Is MA53 HDV ULEZ compliant?

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

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