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DY56 LVW

2006 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 131,935 miles on the clock, averaging 6,330 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 LVW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
131,935
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2009
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,330

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading131,935 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,871
Average per year6,330
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DY56 LVW 27k53k79k106k132k '09'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,935 miles
Since last MOT+2,871 miles
PASS
Mileage129,064 miles
Since last MOT+2,241 miles
PASS
Mileage126,823 miles
Since last MOT+1,278 miles
PASS
Mileage125,545 miles
Since last MOT+1,712 miles
PASS
Mileage123,833 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,825 miles
Since last MOT+1,353 miles
PASS
Mileage122,472 miles
Since last MOT+1,664 miles
PASS
Mileage120,808 miles
Since last MOT+3,349 miles
PASS
Mileage117,459 miles
Since last MOT+4,105 miles
PASS
Mileage113,354 miles
Since last MOT+6,116 miles
PASS
Mileage107,238 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,238 miles
Since last MOT+12,859 miles
PASS
Mileage94,379 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,379 miles
Since last MOT+16,821 miles
PASS
Mileage77,558 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,493 miles
Since last MOT+7,231 miles
PASS
Mileage70,262 miles
Since last MOT+11,697 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,565 miles
Since last MOT+16,120 miles
PASS
Mileage42,445 miles
Since last MOT+6,716 miles
PASS
Mileage35,729 miles
Since last MOT+9,036 miles
PASS
Mileage26,693 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 LVW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
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 LVW

What car is DY56 LVW?

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

What is the mileage of DY56 LVW?

The last recorded mileage for DY56 LVW was 131,935 miles, recorded on 11 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DY56 LVW passed its MOT?

DY56 LVW has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 May 2026.

Is DY56 LVW ULEZ compliant?

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

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