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DE06 ECF

2006 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 139,446 miles on the clock, averaging 6,689 miles per year, below 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 DE06 ECF

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
139,446
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2009
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,689

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading139,446 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year6,689
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DE06 ECF 25k53k82k111k139k '09'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,446 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,442 miles
Since last MOT+6,635 miles
PASS
Mileage132,807 miles
Since last MOT+6,357 miles
PASS
Mileage126,450 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,450 miles
Since last MOT+6,469 miles
PASS
Mileage119,981 miles
Since last MOT+5,340 miles
PASS
Mileage114,641 miles
Since last MOT+7,400 miles
PASS
Mileage107,241 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,241 miles
Since last MOT+4,448 miles
PASS
Mileage102,793 miles
Since last MOT+9,293 miles
PASS
Mileage93,500 miles
Since last MOT+8,436 miles
PASS
Mileage85,064 miles
Since last MOT+7,612 miles
PASS
Mileage77,452 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,457 miles
Since last MOT+8,041 miles
PASS
Mileage69,416 miles
Since last MOT+9,072 miles
PASS
Mileage60,344 miles
Since last MOT+5,102 miles
PASS
Mileage55,242 miles
Since last MOT+5,590 miles
PASS
Mileage49,652 miles
Since last MOT+5,667 miles
PASS
Mileage43,985 miles
Since last MOT+6,525 miles
PASS
Mileage37,460 miles
Since last MOT+6,724 miles
PASS
Mileage30,736 miles
Since last MOT+6,162 miles
PASS
Mileage24,574 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,574 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 ECF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeDE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About DE06 ECF

What car is DE06 ECF?

DE06 ECF is a silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chester in 2006.

What is the mileage of DE06 ECF?

The last recorded mileage for DE06 ECF was 139,446 miles, recorded on 26 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE06 ECF passed its MOT?

DE06 ECF has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 May 2026.

Is DE06 ECF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE06 ECF 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 DE06 ECF?

DE06 ECF is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.