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EN55 VYW

2006 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 173,129 miles on the clock, averaging 9,192 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 EN55 VYW

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,129
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2009
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,192

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading173,129 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,140
Average per year9,192
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EN55 VYW 57k86k115k144k173k '09'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,129 miles
Since last MOT+5,140 miles
PASS
Mileage167,989 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,989 miles
Since last MOT+3,530 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,459 miles
Since last MOT+3,492 miles
PASS
Mileage160,967 miles
Since last MOT+10,247 miles
PASS
Mileage150,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,720 miles
Since last MOT+31,346 miles
PASS
Mileage119,374 miles
Since last MOT+812 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,562 miles
Since last MOT+653 miles
PASS
Mileage117,909 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,894 miles
Since last MOT+11,284 miles
PASS
Mileage106,610 miles
Since last MOT+11,624 miles
PASS
Mileage94,986 miles
Since last MOT+15,015 miles
PASS
Mileage79,971 miles
Since last MOT+8,097 miles
PASS
Mileage71,874 miles
Since last MOT+8,021 miles
PASS
Mileage63,853 miles
Since last MOT+7,124 miles
PASS
Mileage56,729 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 VYW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeEN — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About EN55 VYW

What car is EN55 VYW?

EN55 VYW is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2006.

What is the mileage of EN55 VYW?

The last recorded mileage for EN55 VYW was 173,129 miles, recorded on 4 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EN55 VYW passed its MOT?

EN55 VYW has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Sep 2021.

Is EN55 VYW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EN55 VYW 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 EN55 VYW?

EN55 VYW is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.