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GY51 TAU

2001 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1595cc

Blue Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourBlue
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 1595cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 120,500 miles on the clock, averaging 7,966 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GY51 TAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,500
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,966

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 reading120,500 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,055
Average per year7,966
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY51 TAU 32k54k76k98k121k '05'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,500 miles
Since last MOT+1,055 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,445 miles
Since last MOT+2,178 miles
PASS
Mileage117,267 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,266 miles
Since last MOT+3,417 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,849 miles
Since last MOT+10,246 miles
PASS
Mileage103,603 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,603 miles
Since last MOT+8,662 miles
PASS
Mileage94,941 miles
Since last MOT+8,038 miles
PASS
Mileage86,903 miles
Since last MOT+8,627 miles
PASS
Mileage78,276 miles
Since last MOT+7,021 miles
PASS
Mileage71,255 miles
Since last MOT+6,679 miles
PASS
Mileage64,576 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,576 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,576 miles
Since last MOT+14,868 miles
PASS
Mileage49,708 miles
Since last MOT+9,216 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,492 miles
Since last MOT+8,848 miles
PASS
Mileage31,644 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 TAU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About GY51 TAU

What car is GY51 TAU?

GY51 TAU is a blue Audi A3, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Brighton in 2001.

What is the mileage of GY51 TAU?

The last recorded mileage for GY51 TAU was 120,500 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY51 TAU passed its MOT?

GY51 TAU has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 1 Dec 2016.

Is GY51 TAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY51 TAU 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 GY51 TAU?

GY51 TAU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.