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AY56 XOC

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 199,778 miles on the clock, averaging 10,922 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 AY56 XOC

MOT Status
Due date passed
199,778
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2009
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
10,922

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 reading199,778 miles
Reading date
Miles last year81
Average per year10,922
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AY56 XOC 55k91k127k164k200k '09'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage199,778 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage199,697 miles
Since last MOT+12,225 miles
PASS
Mileage187,472 miles
Since last MOT+127 miles
FAIL
Mileage187,345 miles
Since last MOT+6,180 miles
PASS
Mileage181,165 miles
Since last MOT+18,624 miles
PASS
Mileage162,541 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,541 miles
Since last MOT+7,590 miles
PASS
Mileage154,951 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,939 miles
Since last MOT+6,724 miles
PASS
Mileage148,215 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,156 miles
Since last MOT+13,083 miles
PASS
Mileage135,073 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,073 miles
Since last MOT+25,445 miles
PASS
Mileage109,628 miles
Since last MOT+4,402 miles
PASS
Mileage105,226 miles
Since last MOT+3,416 miles
PASS
Mileage101,810 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,801 miles
Since last MOT+7,867 miles
PASS
Mileage93,934 miles
Since last MOT+22,707 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,227 miles
Since last MOT+12,154 miles
PASS
Mileage59,073 miles
Since last MOT+4,080 miles
PASS
Mileage54,993 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 XOC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeAY — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About AY56 XOC

What car is AY56 XOC?

AY56 XOC is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2006.

What is the mileage of AY56 XOC?

The last recorded mileage for AY56 XOC was 199,778 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AY56 XOC passed its MOT?

AY56 XOC has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 21 Nov 2022.

Is AY56 XOC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AY56 XOC 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 AY56 XOC?

AY56 XOC is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.