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MT53 FYF

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 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 59,540 miles on the clock, averaging 15,254 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 MT53 FYF

MOT Status
Due date passed
59,540
Last Mileage
Recorded
4
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 4 tests on record
15,254

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading59,540 miles
Reading date
Miles last year31
Average per year15,254
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MT53 FYF 26k35k43k51k60k '06'09'09

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Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,540 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,509 miles
Since last MOT+21,979 miles
PASS
Mileage37,530 miles
Since last MOT+11,317 miles
PASS
Mileage26,213 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

RegistrationMT53 FYF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MT53 FYF

What car is MT53 FYF?

MT53 FYF is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MT53 FYF?

The last recorded mileage for MT53 FYF was 59,540 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT53 FYF passed its MOT?

MT53 FYF has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 22 Jan 2009.

Is MT53 FYF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT53 FYF 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 MT53 FYF?

MT53 FYF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.