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MJ53 HMY

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 162,998 miles on the clock, averaging 10,453 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 MJ53 HMY

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,998
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,453

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading162,998 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,453
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ53 HMY 34k66k99k131k163k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,998 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,998 miles
Since last MOT+30,842 miles
PASS
Mileage132,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,156 miles
Since last MOT+8,011 miles
PASS
Mileage124,145 miles
Since last MOT+8,510 miles
PASS
Mileage115,635 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,635 miles
Since last MOT+26,465 miles
PASS
Mileage89,170 miles
Since last MOT+189 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,981 miles
Since last MOT+15,654 miles
PASS
Mileage73,327 miles
Since last MOT+1,194 miles
PASS
Mileage72,133 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,133 miles
Since last MOT+5,190 miles
PASS
Mileage66,943 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,943 miles
Since last MOT+3,413 miles
PASS
Mileage63,530 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,528 miles
Since last MOT+4,714 miles
PASS
Mileage58,814 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,814 miles
Since last MOT+11,016 miles
PASS
Mileage47,798 miles
Since last MOT+13,719 miles
PASS
Mileage34,079 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 HMY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
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 HMY

What car is MJ53 HMY?

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

What is the mileage of MJ53 HMY?

The last recorded mileage for MJ53 HMY was 162,998 miles, recorded on 8 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ53 HMY passed its MOT?

MJ53 HMY has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 8 Feb 2019.

Is MJ53 HMY ULEZ compliant?

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

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