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MW53 DXV

2004 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 137,173 miles on the clock, averaging 6,295 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MW53 DXV

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,173
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,295

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 reading137,173 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,500
Average per year6,295
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MW53 DXV 65k83k101k119k137k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,173 miles
Since last MOT+4,500 miles
PASS
Mileage132,673 miles
Since last MOT+7,311 miles
PASS
Mileage125,362 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,360 miles
Since last MOT+1,100 miles
PASS
Mileage124,260 miles
Since last MOT+2,170 miles
PASS
Mileage122,090 miles
Since last MOT+782 miles
PASS
Mileage121,308 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,308 miles
Since last MOT+6,169 miles
PASS
Mileage115,139 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,139 miles
Since last MOT+7,443 miles
PASS
Mileage107,696 miles
Since last MOT+10,672 miles
PASS
Mileage97,024 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,011 miles
Since last MOT+12,496 miles
PASS
Mileage84,515 miles
Since last MOT+8,063 miles
PASS
Mileage76,452 miles
Since last MOT+11,308 miles
PASS
Mileage65,144 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 DXV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MW53 DXV

What car is MW53 DXV?

MW53 DXV is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.

What is the mileage of MW53 DXV?

The last recorded mileage for MW53 DXV was 137,173 miles, recorded on 24 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW53 DXV passed its MOT?

MW53 DXV has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 May 2018.

Is MW53 DXV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW53 DXV 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 MW53 DXV?

MW53 DXV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.