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CV56 JOA

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 174,968 miles on the clock, averaging 8,700 miles per year, around 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 CV56 JOA

MOT Status
Due date passed
174,968
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2009
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,700

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading174,968 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,159
Average per year8,700
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CV56 JOA 39k73k107k141k175k '09'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage174,968 miles
Since last MOT+14,159 miles
PASS
Mileage160,809 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,809 miles
Since last MOT+8,170 miles
PASS
Mileage152,639 miles
Since last MOT+28,405 miles
PASS
Mileage124,234 miles
Since last MOT+8,878 miles
PASS
Mileage115,356 miles
Since last MOT+11,886 miles
PASS
Mileage103,470 miles
Since last MOT+6,729 miles
PASS
Mileage96,741 miles
Since last MOT+5,748 miles
PASS
Mileage90,993 miles
Since last MOT+6,376 miles
PASS
Mileage84,617 miles
Since last MOT+4,747 miles
PASS
Mileage79,870 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,870 miles
Since last MOT+9,503 miles
PASS
Mileage70,367 miles
Since last MOT+6,886 miles
PASS
Mileage63,481 miles
Since last MOT+6,577 miles
PASS
Mileage56,904 miles
Since last MOT+9,708 miles
PASS
Mileage47,196 miles
Since last MOT+7,785 miles
PASS
Mileage39,411 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 JOA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeCV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About CV56 JOA

What car is CV56 JOA?

CV56 JOA is a silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Swansea in 2006.

What is the mileage of CV56 JOA?

The last recorded mileage for CV56 JOA was 174,968 miles, recorded on 1 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV56 JOA passed its MOT?

CV56 JOA has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 1 Apr 2025.

Is CV56 JOA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV56 JOA 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 CV56 JOA?

CV56 JOA is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.