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FV55 VPA

2006 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 191,268 miles on the clock, averaging 12,343 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 FV55 VPA

MOT Status
Due date passed
191,268
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
12,343

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading191,268 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-104,760
Average per year12,343
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV55 VPA 74k103k133k162k191k '08'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage191,268 miles
PASS
Mileage296,028 miles
Since last MOT+118,895 miles
PASS
Mileage177,133 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage177,133 miles
Since last MOT+14,782 miles
PASS
Mileage162,351 miles
Since last MOT+7,443 miles
PASS
Mileage154,908 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,908 miles
Since last MOT+13,382 miles
PASS
Mileage141,526 miles
Since last MOT+17,431 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,095 miles
Since last MOT+18,792 miles
PASS
Mileage105,303 miles
Since last MOT+31,174 miles
PASS
Mileage74,129 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 VPA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About FV55 VPA

What car is FV55 VPA?

FV55 VPA is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2006.

What is the mileage of FV55 VPA?

The last recorded mileage for FV55 VPA was 191,268 miles, recorded on 15 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV55 VPA passed its MOT?

FV55 VPA has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Jun 2018.

Is FV55 VPA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV55 VPA 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 FV55 VPA?

FV55 VPA is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.