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DY56 UTC

2006 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Shrewsbury, 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 168,079 miles on the clock, averaging 7,663 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 DY56 UTC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
168,079
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2009
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,663

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 reading168,079 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,060
Average per year7,663
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DY56 UTC 36k69k102k135k168k '09'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,079 miles
Since last MOT+5,060 miles
PASS
Mileage163,019 miles
Since last MOT+5,154 miles
PASS
Mileage157,865 miles
Since last MOT+103 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,762 miles
Since last MOT+3,951 miles
PASS
Mileage153,811 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,799 miles
Since last MOT+2,687 miles
PASS
Mileage151,112 miles
Since last MOT+3,403 miles
PASS
Mileage147,709 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,672 miles
Since last MOT+8,647 miles
PASS
Mileage139,025 miles
Since last MOT+13,935 miles
PASS
Mileage125,090 miles
Since last MOT+13,153 miles
PASS
Mileage111,937 miles
Since last MOT+5,295 miles
PASS
Mileage106,642 miles
Since last MOT+7,385 miles
PASS
Mileage99,257 miles
Since last MOT+18,432 miles
PASS
Mileage80,825 miles
Since last MOT+8,352 miles
PASS
Mileage72,473 miles
Since last MOT+11,215 miles
PASS
Mileage61,258 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,258 miles
Since last MOT+10,357 miles
PASS
Mileage50,901 miles
Since last MOT+14,609 miles
PASS
Mileage36,292 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 UTC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
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 UTC

What car is DY56 UTC?

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

What is the mileage of DY56 UTC?

The last recorded mileage for DY56 UTC was 168,079 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DY56 UTC passed its MOT?

DY56 UTC has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Jul 2026.

Is DY56 UTC ULEZ compliant?

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

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