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BL55 ODA

2006 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 156,549 miles on the clock, averaging 6,534 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 BL55 ODA

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,549
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2009
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,534

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading156,549 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,226
Average per year6,534
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL55 ODA 82k101k119k138k157k '09'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,549 miles
Since last MOT+5,226 miles
PASS
Mileage151,323 miles
Since last MOT+7,582 miles
PASS
Mileage143,741 miles
Since last MOT+6,208 miles
PASS
Mileage137,533 miles
Since last MOT+5,671 miles
PASS
Mileage131,862 miles
Since last MOT+6,103 miles
PASS
Mileage125,759 miles
Since last MOT+2,736 miles
PASS
Mileage123,023 miles
Since last MOT+1,852 miles
PASS
Mileage121,171 miles
Since last MOT+14,771 miles
PASS
Mileage106,400 miles
Since last MOT+2,996 miles
PASS
Mileage103,404 miles
Since last MOT+2,294 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,110 miles
Since last MOT+18,718 miles
PASS
Mileage82,392 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 ODA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About BL55 ODA

What car is BL55 ODA?

BL55 ODA is a red Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2006.

What is the mileage of BL55 ODA?

The last recorded mileage for BL55 ODA was 156,549 miles, recorded on 21 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL55 ODA passed its MOT?

BL55 ODA has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 21 May 2020.

Is BL55 ODA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL55 ODA 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 BL55 ODA?

BL55 ODA is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.