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FY56 VFP

2006 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 177,017 miles on the clock, averaging 10,792 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 FY56 VFP

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,017
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2009
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
10,792

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 reading177,017 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,750
Average per year10,792
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FY56 VFP 32k68k104k141k177k '09'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,017 miles
Since last MOT+14,750 miles
PASS
Mileage162,267 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,267 miles
Since last MOT+22,353 miles
PASS
Mileage139,914 miles
Since last MOT+16,280 miles
PASS
Mileage123,634 miles
Since last MOT+425 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,209 miles
Since last MOT+4,286 miles
PASS
Mileage118,923 miles
Since last MOT+4,174 miles
PASS
Mileage114,749 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,749 miles
Since last MOT+8,622 miles
PASS
Mileage106,127 miles
Since last MOT+7,304 miles
PASS
Mileage98,823 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,823 miles
Since last MOT+9,062 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,761 miles
Since last MOT+9,730 miles
PASS
Mileage80,031 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,031 miles
Since last MOT+10,254 miles
PASS
Mileage69,777 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,777 miles
Since last MOT+9,993 miles
PASS
Mileage59,784 miles
Since last MOT+13,080 miles
PASS
Mileage46,704 miles
Since last MOT+117 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,587 miles
Since last MOT+14,906 miles
PASS
Mileage31,681 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 VFP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeFY — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About FY56 VFP

What car is FY56 VFP?

FY56 VFP is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2006.

What is the mileage of FY56 VFP?

The last recorded mileage for FY56 VFP was 177,017 miles, recorded on 19 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FY56 VFP passed its MOT?

FY56 VFP has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 19 Jun 2023.

Is FY56 VFP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FY56 VFP 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 FY56 VFP?

FY56 VFP is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.