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GP56 BFE

2006 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 169,305 miles on the clock, averaging 11,737 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 GP56 BFE

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,305
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2012
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
11,737

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 reading169,305 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year11,737
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GP56 BFE 22k59k96k133k169k '12'24'19

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,305 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,304 miles
Since last MOT+7,085 miles
PASS
Mileage162,219 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,219 miles
Since last MOT+15,174 miles
PASS
Mileage147,045 miles
Since last MOT+12,718 miles
PASS
Mileage134,327 miles
Since last MOT+11,041 miles
PASS
Mileage123,286 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,286 miles
Since last MOT+7,565 miles
PASS
Mileage115,721 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,675 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,675 miles
Since last MOT+10,362 miles
PASS
Mileage105,313 miles
Since last MOT+10,535 miles
PASS
Mileage94,778 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,778 miles
Since last MOT+10,560 miles
PASS
Mileage84,218 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,218 miles
Since last MOT+9,987 miles
PASS
Mileage74,231 miles
Since last MOT+10,241 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,990 miles
Since last MOT+15,009 miles
PASS
Mileage48,981 miles
Since last MOT+13,749 miles
PASS
Mileage35,232 miles
Since last MOT+13,061 miles
PASS
Mileage22,171 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 BFE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About GP56 BFE

What car is GP56 BFE?

GP56 BFE is a blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Brighton in 2006.

What is the mileage of GP56 BFE?

The last recorded mileage for GP56 BFE was 169,305 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP56 BFE passed its MOT?

GP56 BFE has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2024.

Is GP56 BFE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP56 BFE 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 GP56 BFE?

GP56 BFE is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.