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EX55 XCN

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 11 (56% pass rate). It has 203,136 miles on the clock, averaging 11,685 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 EX55 XCN

MOT Status
Due date passed
203,136
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2009
56%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
11,685

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 reading203,136 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year11,685
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX55 XCN 48k86k125k164k203k '09'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage203,136 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage203,134 miles
Since last MOT+7,258 miles
PASS
Mileage195,876 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage195,876 miles
Since last MOT+6,991 miles
PASS
Mileage188,885 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage188,870 miles
Since last MOT+11,868 miles
PASS
Mileage177,002 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,985 miles
Since last MOT+10,292 miles
PASS
Mileage167,693 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,685 miles
Since last MOT+9,756 miles
PASS
Mileage157,929 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,922 miles
Since last MOT+7,975 miles
PASS
Mileage149,947 miles
Since last MOT+9,684 miles
PASS
Mileage140,263 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,259 miles
Since last MOT+9,973 miles
PASS
Mileage130,286 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,282 miles
Since last MOT+9,345 miles
PASS
Mileage120,937 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,937 miles
Since last MOT+15,698 miles
PASS
Mileage105,239 miles
Since last MOT+18,037 miles
PASS
Mileage87,202 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,202 miles
Since last MOT+19,622 miles
PASS
Mileage67,580 miles
Since last MOT+471 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,109 miles
Since last MOT+19,494 miles
PASS
Mileage47,615 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 XCN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About EX55 XCN

What car is EX55 XCN?

EX55 XCN is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2006.

What is the mileage of EX55 XCN?

The last recorded mileage for EX55 XCN was 203,136 miles, recorded on 13 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX55 XCN passed its MOT?

EX55 XCN has had 25 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (14 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 13 May 2022.

Is EX55 XCN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX55 XCN 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 EX55 XCN?

EX55 XCN is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.