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BL55 XSU

2006 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 202,001 miles on the clock, averaging 9,826 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 BL55 XSU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
202,001
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
9,826

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 reading202,001 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,732
Average per year9,826
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL55 XSU 39k79k120k161k202k '09'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage202,001 miles
Since last MOT+2,732 miles
PASS
Mileage199,269 miles
Since last MOT+1,723 miles
PASS
Mileage197,546 miles
Since last MOT+2,073 miles
PASS
Mileage195,473 miles
Since last MOT+10,603 miles
PASS
Mileage184,870 miles
Since last MOT+5,694 miles
PASS
Mileage179,176 miles
Since last MOT+9,892 miles
PASS
Mileage169,284 miles
Since last MOT+5,556 miles
PASS
Mileage163,728 miles
Since last MOT+13,670 miles
PASS
Mileage150,058 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,058 miles
Since last MOT+9,453 miles
PASS
Mileage140,605 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,605 miles
Since last MOT+9,955 miles
PASS
Mileage130,650 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,646 miles
Since last MOT+12,246 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,400 miles
Since last MOT+14,823 miles
PASS
Mileage103,577 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,577 miles
Since last MOT+13,269 miles
PASS
Mileage90,308 miles
Since last MOT+19,080 miles
PASS
Mileage71,228 miles
Since last MOT+19,500 miles
PASS
Mileage51,728 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,719 miles
Since last MOT+13,077 miles
PASS
Mileage38,642 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BL55 XSU

What car is BL55 XSU?

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

What is the mileage of BL55 XSU?

The last recorded mileage for BL55 XSU was 202,001 miles, recorded on 26 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL55 XSU passed its MOT?

BL55 XSU has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 Dec 2025.

Is BL55 XSU ULEZ compliant?

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

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