Vehicle summary
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 183,524 miles on the clock, averaging 15,956 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 ML53 FTZ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 183,524 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,374 |
| Average per year | 15,956 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Audi A3
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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML53 FTZ |
| Make | Audi |
| Model | A3 |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About ML53 FTZ
What car is ML53 FTZ?
ML53 FTZ is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of ML53 FTZ?
The last recorded mileage for ML53 FTZ was 183,524 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML53 FTZ passed its MOT?
ML53 FTZ has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2016.
Is ML53 FTZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 FTZ 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 FTZ?
ML53 FTZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.