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MJ53 HND

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGreen
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 211,026 miles on the clock, averaging 12,561 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 HND

MOT Status
Due date passed
211,026
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
12,561

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 reading211,026 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,561
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ53 HND 64k101k138k174k211k '06'18'14

Check MJ53 HND

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage211,026 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage211,026 miles
Since last MOT+12,367 miles
PASS
Mileage198,659 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage198,658 miles
Since last MOT+12,188 miles
PASS
Mileage186,470 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage186,470 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage186,414 miles
Since last MOT+20,013 miles
PASS
Mileage166,401 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,401 miles
Since last MOT+13,163 miles
PASS
Mileage153,238 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,186 miles
Since last MOT+38,196 miles
PASS
Mileage114,990 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,990 miles
Since last MOT+23,218 miles
PASS
Mileage91,772 miles
Since last MOT+2,334 miles
PASS
Mileage89,438 miles
Since last MOT+6,220 miles
PASS
Mileage83,218 miles
Since last MOT+3,750 miles
PASS
Mileage79,468 miles
Since last MOT+6,106 miles
PASS
Mileage73,362 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,362 miles
Since last MOT+5,779 miles
PASS
Mileage67,583 miles
Since last MOT+3,167 miles
PASS
Mileage64,416 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 HND
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGreen
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 HND

What car is MJ53 HND?

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

What is the mileage of MJ53 HND?

The last recorded mileage for MJ53 HND was 211,026 miles, recorded on 12 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ53 HND passed its MOT?

MJ53 HND has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 12 Jun 2018.

Is MJ53 HND ULEZ compliant?

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

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