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CU56 ONS

2006 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 244,734 miles on the clock, averaging 13,493 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 CU56 ONS

MOT Status
Due date passed
244,734
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2009
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
13,493

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading244,734 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,293
Average per year13,493
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CU56 ONS 68k112k156k201k245k '09'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage244,734 miles
Since last MOT+14,293 miles
PASS
Mileage230,441 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage230,428 miles
Since last MOT+14,681 miles
PASS
Mileage215,747 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage215,747 miles
Since last MOT+11,164 miles
PASS
Mileage204,583 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage204,583 miles
Since last MOT+10,948 miles
PASS
Mileage193,635 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage193,635 miles
Since last MOT+14,930 miles
PASS
Mileage178,705 miles
Since last MOT+14,093 miles
PASS
Mileage164,612 miles
Since last MOT+13,671 miles
PASS
Mileage150,941 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,941 miles
Since last MOT+14,225 miles
PASS
Mileage136,716 miles
Since last MOT+15,052 miles
PASS
Mileage121,664 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,664 miles
Since last MOT+15,514 miles
PASS
Mileage106,150 miles
Since last MOT+214 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,936 miles
Since last MOT+12,624 miles
PASS
Mileage93,312 miles
Since last MOT+11,283 miles
PASS
Mileage82,029 miles
Since last MOT+7,545 miles
PASS
Mileage74,484 miles
Since last MOT+6,632 miles
PASS
Mileage67,852 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 ONS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeCU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About CU56 ONS

What car is CU56 ONS?

CU56 ONS is a silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Swansea in 2006.

What is the mileage of CU56 ONS?

The last recorded mileage for CU56 ONS was 244,734 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU56 ONS passed its MOT?

CU56 ONS has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 9 Jan 2023.

Is CU56 ONS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU56 ONS 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 CU56 ONS?

CU56 ONS is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.