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MA53 HFG

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 9 (69% pass rate). It has 141,833 miles on the clock, averaging 4,843 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MA53 HFG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
141,833
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
4,843

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading141,833 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,344
Average per year4,843
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA53 HFG 49k72k95k119k142k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,833 miles
Since last MOT+4,344 miles
PASS
Mileage137,489 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,488 miles
Since last MOT+1,306 miles
PASS
Mileage136,182 miles
Since last MOT+1,687 miles
PASS
Mileage134,495 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,489 miles
Since last MOT+1,301 miles
PASS
Mileage133,188 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,188 miles
Since last MOT+1,246 miles
PASS
Mileage131,942 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,942 miles
Since last MOT+1,352 miles
PASS
Mileage130,590 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,590 miles
Since last MOT+2,079 miles
PASS
Mileage128,511 miles
Since last MOT+1,623 miles
PASS
Mileage126,888 miles
Since last MOT+850 miles
PASS
Mileage126,038 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,037 miles
Since last MOT+752 miles
PASS
Mileage125,285 miles
Since last MOT+797 miles
PASS
Mileage124,488 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,488 miles
Since last MOT+1,344 miles
PASS
Mileage123,144 miles
Since last MOT+1,443 miles
PASS
Mileage121,701 miles
Since last MOT+1,698 miles
PASS
Mileage120,003 miles
Since last MOT+2,172 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,831 miles
Since last MOT+2,743 miles
PASS
Mileage115,088 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,088 miles
Since last MOT+17,376 miles
PASS
Mileage97,712 miles
Since last MOT+14,407 miles
PASS
Mileage83,305 miles
Since last MOT+10,980 miles
PASS
Mileage72,325 miles
Since last MOT+23,326 miles
PASS
Mileage48,999 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 HFG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MA53 HFG

What car is MA53 HFG?

MA53 HFG is an black Audi A3, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MA53 HFG?

The last recorded mileage for MA53 HFG was 141,833 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA53 HFG passed its MOT?

MA53 HFG has had 29 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (20 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2026.

Is MA53 HFG ULEZ compliant?

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

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