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EX51 ESF

2001 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 2001 Audi A3 Diesel 1896cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 133,941 miles on the clock, averaging 7,407 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX51 ESF

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,941
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,407

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 reading133,941 miles
Reading date
Miles last year95
Average per year7,407
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX51 ESF 55k75k95k114k134k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,941 miles
Since last MOT+95 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,846 miles
Since last MOT+3,152 miles
PASS
Mileage130,694 miles
Since last MOT+1,900 miles
PASS
Mileage128,794 miles
Since last MOT+2,672 miles
PASS
Mileage126,122 miles
Since last MOT+6,040 miles
PASS
Mileage120,082 miles
Since last MOT+7,281 miles
PASS
Mileage112,801 miles
Since last MOT+8,713 miles
PASS
Mileage104,088 miles
Since last MOT+10,501 miles
PASS
Mileage93,587 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,587 miles
Since last MOT+10,508 miles
PASS
Mileage83,079 miles
Since last MOT+17,478 miles
PASS
Mileage65,601 miles
Since last MOT+10,335 miles
PASS
Mileage55,266 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,244 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 ESF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EX51 ESF

What car is EX51 ESF?

EX51 ESF is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.

What is the mileage of EX51 ESF?

The last recorded mileage for EX51 ESF was 133,941 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX51 ESF passed its MOT?

EX51 ESF has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2016.

Is EX51 ESF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX51 ESF is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EX51 ESF?

EX51 ESF is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.