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FV56 DFJ

2006 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 218,043 miles on the clock, averaging 11,172 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 FV56 DFJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
218,043
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2009
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
11,172

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading218,043 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year11,172
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV56 DFJ 62k101k140k179k218k '09'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage218,043 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage218,036 miles
Since last MOT+23,283 miles
PASS
Mileage194,753 miles
Since last MOT+16,967 miles
PASS
Mileage177,786 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,768 miles
Since last MOT+3,640 miles
PASS
Mileage174,128 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,128 miles
Since last MOT+4,711 miles
PASS
Mileage169,417 miles
Since last MOT+10,707 miles
PASS
Mileage158,710 miles
Since last MOT+252 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,458 miles
Since last MOT+10,968 miles
PASS
Mileage147,490 miles
Since last MOT+125 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,365 miles
Since last MOT+11,230 miles
PASS
Mileage136,135 miles
Since last MOT+365 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,770 miles
Since last MOT+9,231 miles
PASS
Mileage126,539 miles
Since last MOT+9,617 miles
PASS
Mileage116,922 miles
Since last MOT+8,239 miles
PASS
Mileage108,683 miles
Since last MOT+11,239 miles
PASS
Mileage97,444 miles
Since last MOT+14,082 miles
PASS
Mileage83,362 miles
Since last MOT+11,009 miles
PASS
Mileage72,353 miles
Since last MOT+10,792 miles
PASS
Mileage61,561 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 DFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
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 DFJ

What car is FV56 DFJ?

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

What is the mileage of FV56 DFJ?

The last recorded mileage for FV56 DFJ was 218,043 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV56 DFJ passed its MOT?

FV56 DFJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2023.

Is FV56 DFJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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