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BN51 VRF

2001 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1781cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourBlack
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 2001 Audi A3 Petrol 1781cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 144,893 miles on the clock, averaging 8,442 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BN51 VRF

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,893
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,442

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading144,893 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,442
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BN51 VRF 31k59k88k116k145k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,893 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,893 miles
Since last MOT+8,788 miles
PASS
Mileage136,105 miles
Since last MOT+10,030 miles
PASS
Mileage126,075 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,073 miles
Since last MOT+10,163 miles
PASS
Mileage115,910 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,908 miles
Since last MOT+6,931 miles
PASS
Mileage108,977 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,966 miles
Since last MOT+7,863 miles
PASS
Mileage101,103 miles
Since last MOT+7,319 miles
PASS
Mileage93,784 miles
Since last MOT+8,303 miles
PASS
Mileage85,481 miles
Since last MOT+9,078 miles
PASS
Mileage76,403 miles
Since last MOT+82 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,321 miles
Since last MOT+9,003 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,318 miles
Since last MOT+8,229 miles
PASS
Mileage59,089 miles
Since last MOT+8,606 miles
PASS
Mileage50,483 miles
Since last MOT+9,523 miles
PASS
Mileage40,960 miles
Since last MOT+10,273 miles
PASS
Mileage30,687 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 VRF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BN51 VRF

What car is BN51 VRF?

BN51 VRF is a black Audi A3, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of BN51 VRF?

The last recorded mileage for BN51 VRF was 144,893 miles, recorded on 12 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN51 VRF passed its MOT?

BN51 VRF has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Mar 2020.

Is BN51 VRF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN51 VRF 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 BN51 VRF?

BN51 VRF is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.