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MR53 YAM

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
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 2012 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 168,881 miles on the clock, averaging 11,668 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 MR53 YAM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
168,881
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2015
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
11,668

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading168,881 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,668
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MR53 YAM 45k76k107k138k169k '15'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,881 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,881 miles
Since last MOT+16,270 miles
PASS
Mileage152,611 miles
Since last MOT+7,833 miles
PASS
Mileage144,778 miles
Since last MOT+11,047 miles
PASS
Mileage133,731 miles
Since last MOT+10,918 miles
PASS
Mileage122,813 miles
Since last MOT+8,104 miles
PASS
Mileage114,709 miles
Since last MOT+8,554 miles
PASS
Mileage106,155 miles
Since last MOT+6,851 miles
PASS
Mileage99,304 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,302 miles
Since last MOT+4,213 miles
PASS
Mileage95,089 miles
Since last MOT+19,558 miles
PASS
Mileage75,531 miles
Since last MOT+30,117 miles
PASS
Mileage45,414 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

RegistrationMR53 YAM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeMR — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MR53 YAM

What car is MR53 YAM?

MR53 YAM is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2012.

What is the mileage of MR53 YAM?

The last recorded mileage for MR53 YAM was 168,881 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MR53 YAM passed its MOT?

MR53 YAM has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2026.

Is MR53 YAM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MR53 YAM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is MR53 YAM?

MR53 YAM is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.