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SW51 ACE

2014 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1598cc

Black Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 12 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2014
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
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 2014 Audi A3 Diesel 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 111,604 miles on the clock, averaging 3,434 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for clha and diesel particulate filter (dpf).

MOT & Mileage History for SW51 ACE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
111,604
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2017
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
3,434

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading111,604 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,434
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SW51 ACE 83k90k97k105k112k '17'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,604 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,604 miles
Since last MOT+566 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,038 miles
Since last MOT+5,649 miles
PASS
Mileage105,389 miles
Since last MOT+3,006 miles
PASS
Mileage102,383 miles
Since last MOT+2,232 miles
PASS
Mileage100,151 miles
Since last MOT+3,095 miles
PASS
Mileage97,056 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,056 miles
Since last MOT+2,387 miles
PASS
Mileage94,669 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
PASS
Mileage94,640 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,639 miles
Since last MOT+3,079 miles
PASS
Mileage91,560 miles
Since last MOT+4,279 miles
PASS
Mileage87,281 miles
Since last MOT+3,884 miles
PASS
Mileage83,397 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,381 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

RegistrationSW51 ACE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2014
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SW51 ACE

What car is SW51 ACE?

SW51 ACE is an black Audi A3, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2014.

What is the mileage of SW51 ACE?

The last recorded mileage for SW51 ACE was 111,604 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW51 ACE passed its MOT?

SW51 ACE has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Jan 2026.

Is SW51 ACE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW51 ACE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2014, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SW51 ACE?

SW51 ACE is approximately 12 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.