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DY56 BHU

2006 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 154,743 miles on the clock, averaging 7,022 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 DY56 BHU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
154,743
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2009
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,022

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading154,743 miles
Reading date
Miles last year107
Average per year7,022
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DY56 BHU 38k67k96k126k155k '09'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,743 miles
Since last MOT+107 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,636 miles
Since last MOT+4,431 miles
PASS
Mileage150,205 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,187 miles
Since last MOT+6,381 miles
PASS
Mileage143,806 miles
Since last MOT+7,506 miles
PASS
Mileage136,300 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,300 miles
Since last MOT+4,148 miles
PASS
Mileage132,152 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,152 miles
Since last MOT+4,221 miles
PASS
Mileage127,931 miles
Since last MOT+7,445 miles
PASS
Mileage120,486 miles
Since last MOT+7,258 miles
PASS
Mileage113,228 miles
Since last MOT+7,185 miles
PASS
Mileage106,043 miles
Since last MOT+7,544 miles
PASS
Mileage98,499 miles
Since last MOT+171 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,328 miles
Since last MOT+7,301 miles
PASS
Mileage91,027 miles
Since last MOT+120 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,907 miles
Since last MOT+9,018 miles
PASS
Mileage81,889 miles
Since last MOT+8,842 miles
PASS
Mileage73,047 miles
Since last MOT+11,548 miles
PASS
Mileage61,499 miles
Since last MOT+8,628 miles
PASS
Mileage52,871 miles
Since last MOT+9,214 miles
PASS
Mileage43,657 miles
Since last MOT+5,537 miles
PASS
Mileage38,120 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 BHU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeDY — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About DY56 BHU

What car is DY56 BHU?

DY56 BHU is a blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2006.

What is the mileage of DY56 BHU?

The last recorded mileage for DY56 BHU was 154,743 miles, recorded on 23 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DY56 BHU passed its MOT?

DY56 BHU has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Mar 2026.

Is DY56 BHU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DY56 BHU 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 DY56 BHU?

DY56 BHU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.