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DV56 OCU

2006 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 152,969 miles on the clock, averaging 7,791 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 DV56 OCU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
152,969
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2009
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,791

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading152,969 miles
Reading date
Miles last year32
Average per year7,791
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DV56 OCU 26k57k89k121k153k '09'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,969 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,937 miles
Since last MOT+6,143 miles
PASS
Mileage146,794 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,794 miles
Since last MOT+9,145 miles
PASS
Mileage137,649 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,642 miles
Since last MOT+6,866 miles
PASS
Mileage130,776 miles
Since last MOT+4,852 miles
PASS
Mileage125,924 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,922 miles
Since last MOT+5,558 miles
PASS
Mileage120,364 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,363 miles
Since last MOT+4,446 miles
PASS
Mileage115,917 miles
Since last MOT+7,006 miles
PASS
Mileage108,911 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,906 miles
Since last MOT+7,318 miles
PASS
Mileage101,588 miles
Since last MOT+6,589 miles
PASS
Mileage94,999 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,999 miles
Since last MOT+8,872 miles
PASS
Mileage86,127 miles
Since last MOT+8,333 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,794 miles
Since last MOT+11,706 miles
PASS
Mileage66,088 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,088 miles
Since last MOT+16,022 miles
PASS
Mileage50,066 miles
Since last MOT+10,653 miles
PASS
Mileage39,413 miles
Since last MOT+6,472 miles
PASS
Mileage32,941 miles
Since last MOT+7,292 miles
PASS
Mileage25,649 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 OCU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeDV — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About DV56 OCU

What car is DV56 OCU?

DV56 OCU is a red Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2006.

What is the mileage of DV56 OCU?

The last recorded mileage for DV56 OCU was 152,969 miles, recorded on 17 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DV56 OCU passed its MOT?

DV56 OCU has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 17 Mar 2026.

Is DV56 OCU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DV56 OCU 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 DV56 OCU?

DV56 OCU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.