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SY61 VBM

2011 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 15 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 2011 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 113,547 miles on the clock, averaging 6,497 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI PD engine is known for oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver).

MOT & Mileage History for SY61 VBM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
113,547
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2014
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,497

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading113,547 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,558
Average per year6,497
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY61 VBM 37k56k75k94k114k '14'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,547 miles
Since last MOT+5,558 miles
PASS
Mileage107,989 miles
Since last MOT+3,413 miles
PASS
Mileage104,576 miles
Since last MOT+3,575 miles
PASS
Mileage101,001 miles
Since last MOT+2,982 miles
PASS
Mileage98,019 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,019 miles
Since last MOT+7,506 miles
PASS
Mileage90,513 miles
Since last MOT+7,811 miles
PASS
Mileage82,702 miles
Since last MOT+9,843 miles
PASS
Mileage72,859 miles
Since last MOT+810 miles
PASS
Mileage72,049 miles
Since last MOT+3,623 miles
PASS
Mileage68,426 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,426 miles
Since last MOT+928 miles
PASS
Mileage67,498 miles
Since last MOT+5,506 miles
PASS
Mileage61,992 miles
Since last MOT+15,443 miles
PASS
Mileage46,549 miles
Since last MOT+9,521 miles
PASS
Mileage37,028 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 VBM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2011
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier61 — September 2011 to February 2012

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About SY61 VBM

What car is SY61 VBM?

SY61 VBM is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Inverness in 2011.

What is the mileage of SY61 VBM?

The last recorded mileage for SY61 VBM was 113,547 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY61 VBM passed its MOT?

SY61 VBM has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2026.

Is SY61 VBM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY61 VBM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2011, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SY61 VBM?

SY61 VBM is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.