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EF51 BSU

2001 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1781cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 154,578 miles on the clock, averaging 8,017 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF51 BSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,578
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,017

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 reading154,578 miles
Reading date
Miles last year22
Average per year8,017
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF51 BSU 30k61k92k124k155k '05'21'13

Check EF51 BSU

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,578 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,556 miles
Since last MOT+7,119 miles
PASS
Mileage147,437 miles
Since last MOT+253 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,184 miles
Since last MOT+6,030 miles
PASS
Mileage141,154 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,133 miles
Since last MOT+5,530 miles
PASS
Mileage135,603 miles
Since last MOT+6,723 miles
PASS
Mileage128,880 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage123,289 miles
Since last MOT+7,384 miles
PASS
Mileage115,905 miles
Since last MOT+15,046 miles
PASS
Mileage100,859 miles
Since last MOT+357 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,502 miles
Since last MOT+16,992 miles
PASS
Mileage83,510 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,510 miles
Since last MOT+20,336 miles
PASS
Mileage63,174 miles
Since last MOT+2,163 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,011 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
PASS
Mileage60,996 miles
Since last MOT+2,651 miles
PASS
Mileage58,345 miles
Since last MOT+6,901 miles
PASS
Mileage51,444 miles
Since last MOT+5,969 miles
PASS
Mileage45,475 miles
Since last MOT+8,047 miles
PASS
Mileage37,428 miles
Since last MOT+7,146 miles
PASS
Mileage30,282 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 BSU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EF51 BSU

What car is EF51 BSU?

EF51 BSU is an black Audi A3, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.

What is the mileage of EF51 BSU?

The last recorded mileage for EF51 BSU was 154,578 miles, recorded on 7 Apr 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF51 BSU passed its MOT?

EF51 BSU has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Apr 2021.

Is EF51 BSU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF51 BSU 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 EF51 BSU?

EF51 BSU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.