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DE06 ELL

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 154,251 miles on the clock, averaging 11,678 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 DE06 ELL

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,251
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2009
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
11,678

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 reading154,251 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17
Average per year11,678
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DE06 ELL 70k91k112k133k154k '09'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,251 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,234 miles
Since last MOT+9,354 miles
PASS
Mileage144,880 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,878 miles
Since last MOT+8,354 miles
PASS
Mileage136,524 miles
Since last MOT+1,614 miles
PASS
Mileage134,910 miles
Since last MOT+15,441 miles
PASS
Mileage119,469 miles
Since last MOT+18,395 miles
PASS
Mileage101,074 miles
Since last MOT+13,453 miles
PASS
Mileage87,621 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,621 miles
Since last MOT+17,336 miles
PASS
Mileage70,285 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 ELL
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 ELL

What car is DE06 ELL?

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

What is the mileage of DE06 ELL?

The last recorded mileage for DE06 ELL was 154,251 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE06 ELL passed its MOT?

DE06 ELL has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 8 Sep 2016.

Is DE06 ELL ULEZ compliant?

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

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