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CV56 SXW

2006 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 156,100 miles on the clock, averaging 10,864 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 CV56 SXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,100
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2009
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
10,864

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading156,100 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,864
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CV56 SXW 51k78k104k130k156k '09'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,100 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,100 miles
Since last MOT+14,509 miles
PASS
Mileage141,591 miles
Since last MOT+8,559 miles
PASS
Mileage133,032 miles
Since last MOT+15,462 miles
PASS
Mileage117,570 miles
Since last MOT+10,949 miles
PASS
Mileage106,621 miles
Since last MOT+11,024 miles
PASS
Mileage95,597 miles
Since last MOT+10,267 miles
PASS
Mileage85,330 miles
Since last MOT+9,537 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,793 miles
Since last MOT+10,387 miles
PASS
Mileage65,406 miles
Since last MOT+13,946 miles
PASS
Mileage51,460 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About CV56 SXW

What car is CV56 SXW?

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

What is the mileage of CV56 SXW?

The last recorded mileage for CV56 SXW was 156,100 miles, recorded on 3 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV56 SXW passed its MOT?

CV56 SXW has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 May 2019.

Is CV56 SXW ULEZ compliant?

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

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