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MJ53 HMA

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
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 2003 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 123,900 miles on the clock, averaging 7,164 miles per year, below 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 MJ53 HMA

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,900
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,164

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

Below average
Latest reading123,900 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,164
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MJ53 HMA 49k68k87k105k124k '06'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,900 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,900 miles
Since last MOT+12,817 miles
PASS
Mileage111,083 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,083 miles
Since last MOT+5,557 miles
PASS
Mileage105,526 miles
Since last MOT+6,594 miles
PASS
Mileage98,932 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,930 miles
Since last MOT+9,871 miles
PASS
Mileage89,059 miles
Since last MOT+5,501 miles
PASS
Mileage83,558 miles
Since last MOT+6,108 miles
PASS
Mileage77,450 miles
Since last MOT+6,558 miles
PASS
Mileage70,892 miles
Since last MOT+6,759 miles
PASS
Mileage64,133 miles
Since last MOT+6,819 miles
PASS
Mileage57,314 miles
Since last MOT+8,028 miles
PASS
Mileage49,286 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 HMA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MJ53 HMA

What car is MJ53 HMA?

MJ53 HMA is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MJ53 HMA?

The last recorded mileage for MJ53 HMA was 123,900 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ53 HMA passed its MOT?

MJ53 HMA has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Feb 2017.

Is MJ53 HMA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ53 HMA 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 MJ53 HMA?

MJ53 HMA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.