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AV51 BAU

2001 Mercedes-Benz A-Class · Petrol · 1397cc

Red Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1397cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 2001 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Petrol 1397cc has had 30 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 10 (67% pass rate). It has 76,097 miles on the clock, averaging 2,279 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AV51 BAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,097
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
2,279

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading76,097 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,256
Average per year2,279
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AV51 BAU 33k44k54k65k76k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,097 miles
Since last MOT+4,256 miles
PASS
Mileage71,841 miles
PASS
Mileage80,125 miles
Since last MOT+9,261 miles
PASS
Mileage70,864 miles
Since last MOT+1,411 miles
PASS
Mileage69,453 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,453 miles
Since last MOT+1,056 miles
PASS
Mileage68,397 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,397 miles
Since last MOT+1,544 miles
PASS
Mileage66,853 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,853 miles
Since last MOT+1,650 miles
PASS
Mileage65,203 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,203 miles
Since last MOT+1,540 miles
PASS
Mileage63,663 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,663 miles
Since last MOT+1,483 miles
PASS
Mileage62,180 miles
Since last MOT+1,927 miles
PASS
Mileage60,253 miles
Since last MOT+1,932 miles
PASS
Mileage58,321 miles
Since last MOT+1,809 miles
PASS
Mileage56,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,512 miles
Since last MOT+1,509 miles
PASS
Mileage55,003 miles
Since last MOT+1,777 miles
PASS
Mileage53,226 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,226 miles
Since last MOT+1,981 miles
PASS
Mileage51,245 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,244 miles
Since last MOT+2,907 miles
PASS
Mileage48,337 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,337 miles
Since last MOT+4,024 miles
PASS
Mileage44,313 miles
Since last MOT+5,036 miles
PASS
Mileage39,277 miles
Since last MOT+6,541 miles
PASS
Mileage32,736 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,736 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 BAU
MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1397cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AV51 BAU

What car is AV51 BAU?

AV51 BAU is an red Mercedes-Benz A-Class, petrol (1397cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2001.

What is the mileage of AV51 BAU?

The last recorded mileage for AV51 BAU was 76,097 miles, recorded on 30 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV51 BAU passed its MOT?

AV51 BAU has had 30 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (20 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 30 Aug 2025.

Is AV51 BAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV51 BAU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AV51 BAU?

AV51 BAU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.