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MK53 CTY

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1595cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1595cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 101,041 miles on the clock, averaging 7,011 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MK53 CTY

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,041
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
92%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,011

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading101,041 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,258
Average per year7,011
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MK53 CTY 22k41k61k81k101k '06'18'12

Check MK53 CTY

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,041 miles
Since last MOT+6,258 miles
PASS
Mileage94,783 miles
Since last MOT+11,253 miles
PASS
Mileage83,530 miles
Since last MOT+4,955 miles
PASS
Mileage78,575 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,570 miles
Since last MOT+8,957 miles
PASS
Mileage69,613 miles
Since last MOT+9,162 miles
PASS
Mileage60,451 miles
Since last MOT+6,067 miles
PASS
Mileage54,384 miles
Since last MOT+6,983 miles
PASS
Mileage47,401 miles
Since last MOT+6,621 miles
PASS
Mileage40,780 miles
Since last MOT+5,978 miles
PASS
Mileage34,802 miles
Since last MOT+9,543 miles
PASS
Mileage25,259 miles
Since last MOT+3,739 miles
PASS
Mileage21,520 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 CTY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MK53 CTY

What car is MK53 CTY?

MK53 CTY is an blue Audi A3, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MK53 CTY?

The last recorded mileage for MK53 CTY was 101,041 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK53 CTY passed its MOT?

MK53 CTY has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 31 Jan 2018.

Is MK53 CTY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK53 CTY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is MK53 CTY?

MK53 CTY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.