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BN56 VMM

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 256,086 miles on the clock, averaging 12,119 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 BN56 VMM

MOT Status
Due date passed
256,086
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2009
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
12,119

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading256,086 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,435
Average per year12,119
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN56 VMM 67k114k161k209k256k '09'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage256,086 miles
Since last MOT+3,435 miles
PASS
Mileage252,651 miles
Since last MOT+3,679 miles
PASS
Mileage248,972 miles
Since last MOT+4,830 miles
PASS
Mileage244,142 miles
Since last MOT+2,922 miles
PASS
Mileage241,220 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage241,218 miles
Since last MOT+5,544 miles
PASS
Mileage235,674 miles
Since last MOT+8,939 miles
PASS
Mileage226,735 miles
Since last MOT+14,788 miles
PASS
Mileage211,947 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage211,947 miles
Since last MOT+21,105 miles
PASS
Mileage190,842 miles
Since last MOT+4,313 miles
PASS
Mileage186,529 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage186,529 miles
Since last MOT+26,363 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,166 miles
Since last MOT+24,474 miles
PASS
Mileage135,692 miles
Since last MOT+16,953 miles
PASS
Mileage118,739 miles
Since last MOT+15,492 miles
PASS
Mileage103,247 miles
Since last MOT+14,828 miles
PASS
Mileage88,419 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,419 miles
Since last MOT+21,659 miles
PASS
Mileage66,760 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 VMM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About BN56 VMM

What car is BN56 VMM?

BN56 VMM is a red Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2006.

What is the mileage of BN56 VMM?

The last recorded mileage for BN56 VMM was 256,086 miles, recorded on 23 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN56 VMM passed its MOT?

BN56 VMM has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Apr 2025.

Is BN56 VMM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN56 VMM 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 BN56 VMM?

BN56 VMM is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.