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MM53 VHD

2004 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1984cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1984cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 70,642 miles on the clock, averaging 2,247 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TFSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) and cam follower (part 06d109309c).

MOT & Mileage History for MM53 VHD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
70,642
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
90%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
2,247

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading70,642 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,654
Average per year2,247
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MM53 VHD 28k39k49k60k71k '07'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,642 miles
Since last MOT+2,654 miles
PASS
Mileage67,988 miles
Since last MOT+2,303 miles
PASS
Mileage65,685 miles
Since last MOT+2,094 miles
PASS
Mileage63,591 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,591 miles
Since last MOT+1,982 miles
PASS
Mileage61,609 miles
Since last MOT+1,808 miles
PASS
Mileage59,801 miles
Since last MOT+1,946 miles
PASS
Mileage57,855 miles
Since last MOT+1,630 miles
PASS
Mileage56,225 miles
Since last MOT+1,404 miles
PASS
Mileage54,821 miles
Since last MOT+2,164 miles
PASS
Mileage52,657 miles
Since last MOT+2,620 miles
PASS
Mileage50,037 miles
Since last MOT+2,689 miles
PASS
Mileage47,348 miles
Since last MOT+2,123 miles
PASS
Mileage45,225 miles
Since last MOT+1,907 miles
PASS
Mileage43,318 miles
Since last MOT+1,739 miles
PASS
Mileage41,579 miles
Since last MOT+2,371 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,208 miles
Since last MOT+2,087 miles
PASS
Mileage37,121 miles
Since last MOT+2,940 miles
PASS
Mileage34,181 miles
Since last MOT+2,805 miles
PASS
Mileage31,376 miles
Since last MOT+3,486 miles
PASS
Mileage27,890 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) and Cam Follower (part 06D109309C)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 VHD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeMM — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MM53 VHD

What car is MM53 VHD?

MM53 VHD is an blue Audi A3, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.

What is the mileage of MM53 VHD?

The last recorded mileage for MM53 VHD was 70,642 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MM53 VHD passed its MOT?

MM53 VHD has had 21 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (19 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2026.

Is MM53 VHD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MM53 VHD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is MM53 VHD?

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