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BL52 DML

2009 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 2009 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 201,750 miles on the clock, averaging 10,218 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI PD engine is known for oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver).

MOT & Mileage History for BL52 DML

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
201,750
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2012
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
10,218

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 reading201,750 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,218
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL52 DML 59k95k130k166k202k '12'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage201,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage201,750 miles
Since last MOT+5,547 miles
PASS
Mileage196,203 miles
Since last MOT+3,470 miles
PASS
Mileage192,733 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage192,729 miles
Since last MOT+2,485 miles
PASS
Mileage190,244 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage190,232 miles
Since last MOT+6,992 miles
PASS
Mileage183,240 miles
Since last MOT+6,726 miles
PASS
Mileage176,514 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,514 miles
Since last MOT+10,471 miles
PASS
Mileage166,043 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,043 miles
Since last MOT+14,254 miles
PASS
Mileage151,789 miles
Since last MOT+137,766 miles
PASS
Mileage14,023 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage14,023 miles
PASS
Mileage132,682 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,677 miles
Since last MOT+15,433 miles
PASS
Mileage117,244 miles
Since last MOT+38,972 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,272 miles
PASS
Mileage95,216 miles
Since last MOT+15,622 miles
PASS
Mileage79,594 miles
Since last MOT+20,522 miles
PASS
Mileage59,072 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 DML
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BL52 DML

What car is BL52 DML?

BL52 DML is a red Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2009.

What is the mileage of BL52 DML?

The last recorded mileage for BL52 DML was 201,750 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL52 DML passed its MOT?

BL52 DML has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2026.

Is BL52 DML ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL52 DML is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2009, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BL52 DML?

BL52 DML is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.