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EY56 NLK

2006 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 189,316 miles on the clock, averaging 12,726 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 EY56 NLK

MOT Status
Due date passed
189,316
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
12,726

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading189,316 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year12,726
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EY56 NLK 45k81k117k153k189k '09'21'17

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage189,316 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage189,315 miles
Since last MOT+9,462 miles
PASS
Mileage179,853 miles
Since last MOT+7,360 miles
PASS
Mileage172,493 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,492 miles
Since last MOT+5,174 miles
PASS
Mileage167,318 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,318 miles
Since last MOT+11,760 miles
PASS
Mileage155,558 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,558 miles
Since last MOT+11,362 miles
PASS
Mileage144,196 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,196 miles
Since last MOT+23,203 miles
PASS
Mileage120,993 miles
Since last MOT+15,641 miles
PASS
Mileage105,352 miles
Since last MOT+14,465 miles
PASS
Mileage90,887 miles
Since last MOT+14,311 miles
PASS
Mileage76,576 miles
Since last MOT+16,000 miles
PASS
Mileage60,576 miles
Since last MOT+15,923 miles
PASS
Mileage44,653 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 NLK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeEY — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About EY56 NLK

What car is EY56 NLK?

EY56 NLK is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2006.

What is the mileage of EY56 NLK?

The last recorded mileage for EY56 NLK was 189,316 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY56 NLK passed its MOT?

EY56 NLK has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2021.

Is EY56 NLK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EY56 NLK 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 EY56 NLK?

EY56 NLK is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.