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RL51 VDX

2002 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 2002 Audi A3 Diesel 1896cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 14 (50% pass rate). It has 240,568 miles on the clock, averaging 8,709 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RL51 VDX

MOT Status
Due date passed
240,568
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 14 failed

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

14

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
8,709

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading240,568 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,709
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL51 VDX 102k136k171k206k241k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage240,568 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage240,568 miles
Since last MOT+3,261 miles
PASS
Mileage237,307 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage237,293 miles
Since last MOT+3,763 miles
PASS
Mileage233,530 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage233,530 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage233,528 miles
Since last MOT+5,235 miles
PASS
Mileage228,293 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage228,261 miles
Since last MOT+9,159 miles
PASS
Mileage219,102 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage219,102 miles
Since last MOT+5,778 miles
PASS
Mileage213,324 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage213,321 miles
Since last MOT+15,660 miles
PASS
Mileage197,661 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage197,660 miles
Since last MOT+12,189 miles
PASS
Mileage185,471 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage185,467 miles
Since last MOT+29,484 miles
PASS
Mileage155,983 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,983 miles
Since last MOT+8,967 miles
PASS
Mileage147,016 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,016 miles
Since last MOT+8,481 miles
PASS
Mileage138,535 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,535 miles
Since last MOT+8,438 miles
PASS
Mileage130,097 miles
Since last MOT+8,322 miles
PASS
Mileage121,775 miles
Since last MOT+9,446 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,329 miles
Since last MOT+10,782 miles
PASS
Mileage101,547 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,547 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 VDX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RL51 VDX

What car is RL51 VDX?

RL51 VDX is an black Audi A3, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RL51 VDX?

The last recorded mileage for RL51 VDX was 240,568 miles, recorded on 4 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL51 VDX passed its MOT?

RL51 VDX has had 28 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (14 passes, 14 failures). It last passed on 4 Jan 2022.

Is RL51 VDX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL51 VDX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RL51 VDX?

RL51 VDX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.