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MD53 PXU

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 2004 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 157,209 miles on the clock, averaging 9,346 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI PD engine is known for oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver).

MOT & Mileage History for MD53 PXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,209
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,346

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 reading157,209 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,770
Average per year9,346
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MD53 PXU 45k73k101k129k157k '07'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,209 miles
Since last MOT+14,770 miles
PASS
Mileage142,439 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,439 miles
Since last MOT+4,539 miles
PASS
Mileage137,900 miles
Since last MOT+300 miles
PASS
Mileage137,600 miles
Since last MOT+4,440 miles
PASS
Mileage133,160 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,158 miles
Since last MOT+5,917 miles
PASS
Mileage127,241 miles
Since last MOT+118 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,123 miles
Since last MOT+4,302 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,821 miles
Since last MOT+9,543 miles
PASS
Mileage113,278 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,275 miles
Since last MOT+15,615 miles
PASS
Mileage97,660 miles
Since last MOT+12,642 miles
PASS
Mileage85,018 miles
Since last MOT+9,858 miles
PASS
Mileage75,160 miles
Since last MOT+9,963 miles
PASS
Mileage65,197 miles
Since last MOT+10,204 miles
PASS
Mileage54,993 miles
Since last MOT+10,198 miles
PASS
Mileage44,795 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 PXU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeMD — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MD53 PXU

What car is MD53 PXU?

MD53 PXU is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.

What is the mileage of MD53 PXU?

The last recorded mileage for MD53 PXU was 157,209 miles, recorded on 23 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MD53 PXU passed its MOT?

MD53 PXU has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Feb 2019.

Is MD53 PXU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MD53 PXU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is MD53 PXU?

MD53 PXU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.