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ML53 FKD

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 130,897 miles on the clock, averaging 6,403 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 ML53 FKD

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,897
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,403

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 reading130,897 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,769
Average per year6,403
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML53 FKD 27k53k79k105k131k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,897 miles
Since last MOT+5,769 miles
PASS
Mileage125,128 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,127 miles
Since last MOT+6,970 miles
PASS
Mileage118,157 miles
Since last MOT+3,546 miles
PASS
Mileage114,611 miles
Since last MOT+1,905 miles
PASS
Mileage112,706 miles
Since last MOT+2,238 miles
PASS
Mileage110,468 miles
Since last MOT+6,592 miles
PASS
Mileage103,876 miles
Since last MOT+111 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,765 miles
Since last MOT+5,602 miles
PASS
Mileage98,163 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,163 miles
Since last MOT+6,344 miles
PASS
Mileage91,819 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,819 miles
Since last MOT+7,983 miles
PASS
Mileage83,836 miles
Since last MOT+7,420 miles
PASS
Mileage76,416 miles
Since last MOT+3,141 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,275 miles
Since last MOT+2,885 miles
PASS
Mileage70,390 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,381 miles
Since last MOT+4,045 miles
PASS
Mileage66,336 miles
Since last MOT+2,557 miles
PASS
Mileage63,779 miles
Since last MOT+15,393 miles
PASS
Mileage48,386 miles
Since last MOT+21,599 miles
PASS
Mileage26,787 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 FKD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ML53 FKD

What car is ML53 FKD?

ML53 FKD is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of ML53 FKD?

The last recorded mileage for ML53 FKD was 130,897 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML53 FKD passed its MOT?

ML53 FKD has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2023.

Is ML53 FKD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 FKD 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 ML53 FKD?

ML53 FKD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.