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MW53 UMV

2003 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 175,619 miles on the clock, averaging 5,866 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MW53 UMV

MOT Status
Due date passed
175,619
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,866

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading175,619 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year5,866
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MW53 UMV 82k105k129k152k176k '07'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,619 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,610 miles
Since last MOT+3,202 miles
PASS
Mileage172,408 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,396 miles
Since last MOT+3,836 miles
PASS
Mileage168,560 miles
Since last MOT+16,087 miles
PASS
Mileage152,473 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,473 miles
Since last MOT+8,899 miles
PASS
Mileage143,574 miles
Since last MOT+7,645 miles
PASS
Mileage135,929 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,929 miles
Since last MOT+11,305 miles
PASS
Mileage124,624 miles
Since last MOT+9,331 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,293 miles
Since last MOT+10,962 miles
PASS
Mileage104,331 miles
Since last MOT+11,548 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,783 miles
Since last MOT+17,103 miles
PASS
Mileage75,680 miles
Since last MOT+17,504 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,176 miles
Since last MOT+12,084 miles
PASS
Mileage46,092 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,079 miles
PASS
Mileage92,541 miles
Since last MOT+10,661 miles
PASS
Mileage81,880 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 UMV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MW53 UMV

What car is MW53 UMV?

MW53 UMV is an black Audi A3, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MW53 UMV?

The last recorded mileage for MW53 UMV was 175,619 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW53 UMV passed its MOT?

MW53 UMV has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2023.

Is MW53 UMV ULEZ compliant?

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

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