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MW53 UMB

2003 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1595cc

Red Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourRed
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 2003 Audi A3 Petrol 1595cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 159,583 miles on the clock, averaging 14,785 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MW53 UMB

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,583
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
14,785

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 reading159,583 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,812
Average per year14,785
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MW53 UMB 52k79k106k133k160k '06'14'10

Check MW53 UMB

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage159,583 miles
Since last MOT+18,812 miles
PASS
Mileage140,771 miles
Since last MOT+11,096 miles
PASS
Mileage129,675 miles
Since last MOT+10,845 miles
PASS
Mileage118,830 miles
Since last MOT+9,421 miles
PASS
Mileage109,409 miles
Since last MOT+21,147 miles
PASS
Mileage88,262 miles
Since last MOT+19,360 miles
PASS
Mileage68,902 miles
Since last MOT+16,757 miles
PASS
Mileage52,145 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 UMB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MW53 UMB

What car is MW53 UMB?

MW53 UMB is an red Audi A3, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MW53 UMB?

The last recorded mileage for MW53 UMB was 159,583 miles, recorded on 15 Jan 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW53 UMB passed its MOT?

MW53 UMB has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last was tested on 15 Jan 2014.

Is MW53 UMB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW53 UMB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is MW53 UMB?

MW53 UMB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.