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MM53 GLF

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 160,162 miles on the clock, averaging 7,552 miles per year, around 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 MM53 GLF

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,162
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,552

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading160,162 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,672
Average per year7,552
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MM53 GLF 52k79k106k133k160k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage160,162 miles
Since last MOT+3,672 miles
PASS
Mileage156,490 miles
Since last MOT+6,233 miles
PASS
Mileage150,257 miles
Since last MOT+3,287 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,970 miles
Since last MOT+22,443 miles
PASS
Mileage124,527 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,527 miles
Since last MOT+113,294 miles
PASS
Mileage11,233 miles
PASS
Mileage104,824 miles
Since last MOT+8,167 miles
PASS
Mileage96,657 miles
Since last MOT+7,965 miles
PASS
Mileage88,692 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,692 miles
Since last MOT+9,302 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,390 miles
Since last MOT+5,969 miles
PASS
Mileage73,421 miles
Since last MOT+4,161 miles
PASS
Mileage69,260 miles
Since last MOT+4,959 miles
PASS
Mileage64,301 miles
Since last MOT+6,482 miles
PASS
Mileage57,819 miles
Since last MOT+3,559 miles
PASS
Mileage54,260 miles
Since last MOT+2,732 miles
PASS
Mileage51,528 miles

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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

RegistrationMM53 GLF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMM — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MM53 GLF

What car is MM53 GLF?

MM53 GLF is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MM53 GLF?

The last recorded mileage for MM53 GLF was 160,162 miles, recorded on 5 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MM53 GLF passed its MOT?

MM53 GLF has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 5 May 2021.

Is MM53 GLF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MM53 GLF 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 MM53 GLF?

MM53 GLF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.