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MM53 GLZ

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 163,407 miles on the clock, averaging 8,603 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 GLZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,407
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,603

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading163,407 miles
Reading date
Miles last year114
Average per year8,603
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MM53 GLZ 60k86k112k138k163k '07'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,407 miles
Since last MOT+114 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,293 miles
Since last MOT+98 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,195 miles
Since last MOT+12,994 miles
PASS
Mileage150,201 miles
Since last MOT+19,473 miles
PASS
Mileage130,728 miles
Since last MOT+21,605 miles
PASS
Mileage109,123 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,123 miles
Since last MOT+4,398 miles
PASS
Mileage104,725 miles
Since last MOT+4,898 miles
PASS
Mileage99,827 miles
Since last MOT+3,641 miles
PASS
Mileage96,186 miles
Since last MOT+4,930 miles
PASS
Mileage91,256 miles
Since last MOT+5,672 miles
PASS
Mileage85,584 miles
Since last MOT+6,007 miles
PASS
Mileage79,577 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,562 miles
Since last MOT+7,638 miles
PASS
Mileage71,924 miles
Since last MOT+3,710 miles
PASS
Mileage68,214 miles
Since last MOT+8,042 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,172 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 GLZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
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 GLZ

What car is MM53 GLZ?

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

What is the mileage of MM53 GLZ?

The last recorded mileage for MM53 GLZ was 163,407 miles, recorded on 30 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MM53 GLZ passed its MOT?

MM53 GLZ has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 May 2019.

Is MM53 GLZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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