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MM53 UEW

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
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 2004 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 118,456 miles on the clock, averaging 6,167 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 MM53 UEW

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,456
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,167

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading118,456 miles
Reading date
Miles last year29,393
Average per year6,167
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MM53 UEW 67k80k93k105k118k '07'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,456 miles
Since last MOT+29,393 miles
PASS
Mileage89,063 miles
Since last MOT+14,222 miles
PASS
Mileage74,841 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,831 miles
Since last MOT+4,810 miles
PASS
Mileage70,021 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,021 miles
PASS
Mileage164,561 miles
Since last MOT+41,661 miles
PASS
Mileage122,900 miles
Since last MOT+4,994 miles
PASS
Mileage117,906 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,906 miles
Since last MOT+51,080 miles
PASS
Mileage66,826 miles
Since last MOT+205 miles
PASS
Mileage66,621 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,621 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 UEW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeMM — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MM53 UEW

What car is MM53 UEW?

MM53 UEW is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.

What is the mileage of MM53 UEW?

The last recorded mileage for MM53 UEW was 118,456 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MM53 UEW passed its MOT?

MM53 UEW has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2015.

Is MM53 UEW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MM53 UEW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, 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 UEW?

MM53 UEW is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.