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BU55 LOU

2014 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 12 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2014
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 2014 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 142,534 miles on the clock, averaging 8,362 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI engine is known for dvsa/vosa recall data and audi a3 (8v) owner forums.

MOT & Mileage History for BU55 LOU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
142,534
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2017
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,362

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading142,534 miles
Reading date
Miles last year23,845
Average per year8,362
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BU55 LOU 65k84k104k123k143k '17'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,534 miles
Since last MOT+23,845 miles
PASS
Mileage118,689 miles
Since last MOT+9,275 miles
PASS
Mileage109,414 miles
Since last MOT+6,855 miles
PASS
Mileage102,559 miles
Since last MOT+7,653 miles
PASS
Mileage94,906 miles
Since last MOT+6,488 miles
PASS
Mileage88,418 miles
Since last MOT+1,079 miles
PASS
Mileage87,339 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,338 miles
Since last MOT+3,783 miles
PASS
Mileage83,555 miles
Since last MOT+5,783 miles
PASS
Mileage77,772 miles
Since last MOT+5,030 miles
PASS
Mileage72,742 miles
Since last MOT+7,887 miles
PASS
Mileage64,855 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU55 LOU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2014
First registered
Area codeBU — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About BU55 LOU

What car is BU55 LOU?

BU55 LOU is a grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2014.

What is the mileage of BU55 LOU?

The last recorded mileage for BU55 LOU was 142,534 miles, recorded on 12 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BU55 LOU passed its MOT?

BU55 LOU has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 12 Aug 2026.

Is BU55 LOU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU55 LOU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2014, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BU55 LOU?

BU55 LOU is approximately 12 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.