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MJ53 HNC

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 220,065 miles on the clock, averaging 9,796 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MJ53 HNC

MOT Status
Due date passed
220,065
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
9,796

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 reading220,065 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,796
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ53 HNC 36k82k128k174k220k '06'25'16

Check MJ53 HNC

Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage220,065 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage220,065 miles
Since last MOT+2,522 miles
PASS
Mileage217,543 miles
Since last MOT+1,960 miles
PASS
Mileage215,583 miles
Since last MOT+4,000 miles
PASS
Mileage211,583 miles
Since last MOT+2,831 miles
PASS
Mileage208,752 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage208,752 miles
Since last MOT+14,405 miles
PASS
Mileage194,347 miles
Since last MOT+29,531 miles
PASS
Mileage164,816 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,804 miles
Since last MOT+10,874 miles
PASS
Mileage153,930 miles
Since last MOT+8,056 miles
PASS
Mileage145,874 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,874 miles
Since last MOT+5,874 miles
PASS
Mileage140,000 miles
Since last MOT+5,600 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,400 miles
Since last MOT+11,844 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,556 miles
Since last MOT+8,468 miles
PASS
Mileage114,088 miles
Since last MOT+11,423 miles
PASS
Mileage102,665 miles
Since last MOT+12,675 miles
PASS
Mileage89,990 miles
Since last MOT+10,816 miles
PASS
Mileage79,174 miles
Since last MOT+10,560 miles
PASS
Mileage68,614 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,567 miles
Since last MOT+11,313 miles
PASS
Mileage57,254 miles
Since last MOT+592 miles
PASS
Mileage56,662 miles
Since last MOT+12,745 miles
PASS
Mileage43,917 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,917 miles
Since last MOT+7,529 miles
PASS
Mileage36,388 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 HNC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MJ53 HNC

What car is MJ53 HNC?

MJ53 HNC is an black Audi A3, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MJ53 HNC?

The last recorded mileage for MJ53 HNC was 220,065 miles, recorded on 6 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ53 HNC passed its MOT?

MJ53 HNC has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 6 Jun 2025.

Is MJ53 HNC ULEZ compliant?

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

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