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AA51 BED

2016 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1598cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantDiesel post-2015 (Euro 6)
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 2016 Audi A3 Diesel 1598cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 72,738 miles on the clock, averaging 11,575 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for clha and diesel particulate filter (dpf).

MOT & Mileage History for AA51 BED

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,738
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2019
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
11,575

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 reading72,738 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,480
Average per year11,575
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AA51 BED 32k42k52k63k73k '19'23'21

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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,738 miles
Since last MOT+12,480 miles
PASS
Mileage60,258 miles
Since last MOT+3,080 miles
PASS
Mileage57,178 miles
Since last MOT+6,250 miles
PASS
Mileage50,928 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,928 miles
Since last MOT+19,077 miles
PASS
Mileage31,851 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

These are the most commonly reported problems on Audi A3 models (2012–2020), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

CLHA

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)

Clogs from poor fuel quality, short journeys, or failed regens, leading to backpressure.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA51 BED
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeAA — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AA51 BED

What car is AA51 BED?

AA51 BED is an black Audi A3, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2016.

What is the mileage of AA51 BED?

The last recorded mileage for AA51 BED was 72,738 miles, recorded on 6 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AA51 BED passed its MOT?

AA51 BED has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 6 Apr 2023.

Is AA51 BED ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AA51 BED is likely ULEZ compliant. Diesel post-2015 (Euro 6). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is AA51 BED?

AA51 BED is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.