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EF51 TEC

2013 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 13 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 2013 Audi A3 Diesel 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 117,342 miles on the clock, averaging 9,611 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for clha and diesel particulate filter (dpf).

MOT & Mileage History for EF51 TEC

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,342
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2016
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,611

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading117,342 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,611
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF51 TEC 29k51k73k95k117k '16'25'22

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,342 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,342 miles
Since last MOT+19,116 miles
PASS
Mileage98,226 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,224 miles
Since last MOT+18,376 miles
PASS
Mileage79,848 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,848 miles
Since last MOT+12,891 miles
PASS
Mileage66,957 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,955 miles
Since last MOT+15,471 miles
PASS
Mileage51,484 miles
Since last MOT+2,170 miles
PASS
Mileage49,314 miles
Since last MOT+5,054 miles
PASS
Mileage44,260 miles
Since last MOT+2,969 miles
PASS
Mileage41,291 miles
Since last MOT+5,346 miles
PASS
Mileage35,945 miles
Since last MOT+6,755 miles
PASS
Mileage29,190 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

These are the most commonly reported problems on Audi A3 models (2012–2020), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

CLHA

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)

Clogs from poor fuel quality, short journeys, or failed regens, leading to backpressure.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 TEC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2013
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EF51 TEC

What car is EF51 TEC?

EF51 TEC is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2013.

What is the mileage of EF51 TEC?

The last recorded mileage for EF51 TEC was 117,342 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF51 TEC passed its MOT?

EF51 TEC has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2025.

Is EF51 TEC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF51 TEC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2013, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EF51 TEC?

EF51 TEC is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.