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FV56 DDE

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 205,016 miles on the clock, averaging 8,224 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 FV56 DDE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
205,016
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2009
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,224

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading205,016 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,224
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV56 DDE 69k103k137k171k205k '09'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage205,016 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage205,016 miles
Since last MOT+5,360 miles
PASS
Mileage199,656 miles
Since last MOT+5,254 miles
PASS
Mileage194,402 miles
Since last MOT+4,608 miles
PASS
Mileage189,794 miles
Since last MOT+4,520 miles
PASS
Mileage185,274 miles
Since last MOT+5,340 miles
PASS
Mileage179,934 miles
Since last MOT+4,422 miles
PASS
Mileage175,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,512 miles
Since last MOT+9,513 miles
PASS
Mileage165,999 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,999 miles
Since last MOT+13,303 miles
PASS
Mileage152,696 miles
Since last MOT+12,714 miles
PASS
Mileage139,982 miles
Since last MOT+7,299 miles
PASS
Mileage132,683 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,679 miles
Since last MOT+5,693 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,986 miles
Since last MOT+6,996 miles
PASS
Mileage119,990 miles
Since last MOT+7,982 miles
PASS
Mileage112,008 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,006 miles
Since last MOT+8,039 miles
PASS
Mileage103,967 miles
Since last MOT+16,042 miles
PASS
Mileage87,925 miles
Since last MOT+19,307 miles
PASS
Mileage68,618 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 DDE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About FV56 DDE

What car is FV56 DDE?

FV56 DDE is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2006.

What is the mileage of FV56 DDE?

The last recorded mileage for FV56 DDE was 205,016 miles, recorded on 29 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV56 DDE passed its MOT?

FV56 DDE has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 May 2026.

Is FV56 DDE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV56 DDE 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 FV56 DDE?

FV56 DDE is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.