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AV56 VPP

2006 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 2006 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 176,101 miles on the clock, averaging 9,908 miles per year, above 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 AV56 VPP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
176,101
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2009
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,908

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading176,101 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,838
Average per year9,908
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AV56 VPP 15k56k96k136k176k '09'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage176,101 miles
Since last MOT+5,838 miles
PASS
Mileage170,263 miles
Since last MOT+3,595 miles
PASS
Mileage166,668 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,667 miles
Since last MOT+3,602 miles
PASS
Mileage163,065 miles
Since last MOT+8,210 miles
PASS
Mileage154,855 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,855 miles
Since last MOT+5,119 miles
PASS
Mileage149,736 miles
Since last MOT+5,318 miles
PASS
Mileage144,418 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,417 miles
Since last MOT+5,669 miles
PASS
Mileage138,748 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,736 miles
Since last MOT+5,307 miles
PASS
Mileage133,429 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,418 miles
Since last MOT+4,324 miles
PASS
Mileage129,094 miles
Since last MOT+15,166 miles
PASS
Mileage113,928 miles
Since last MOT+17,866 miles
PASS
Mileage96,062 miles
Since last MOT+19,635 miles
PASS
Mileage76,427 miles
Since last MOT+21,365 miles
PASS
Mileage55,062 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,062 miles
Since last MOT+30,840 miles
PASS
Mileage24,222 miles
Since last MOT+8,905 miles
PASS
Mileage15,317 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 VPP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About AV56 VPP

What car is AV56 VPP?

AV56 VPP is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2006.

What is the mileage of AV56 VPP?

The last recorded mileage for AV56 VPP was 176,101 miles, recorded on 14 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV56 VPP passed its MOT?

AV56 VPP has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Mar 2026.

Is AV56 VPP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV56 VPP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2006, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AV56 VPP?

AV56 VPP is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.