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GU56 OGX

2006 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 161,300 miles on the clock, averaging 9,221 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 GU56 OGX

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,300
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2009
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,221

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 reading161,300 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,700
Average per year9,221
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU56 OGX 36k67k99k130k161k '09'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,300 miles
Since last MOT+9,700 miles
PASS
Mileage151,600 miles
Since last MOT+11,738 miles
PASS
Mileage139,862 miles
Since last MOT+4,812 miles
PASS
Mileage135,050 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,050 miles
Since last MOT+4,997 miles
PASS
Mileage130,053 miles
Since last MOT+3,078 miles
PASS
Mileage126,975 miles
Since last MOT+2,947 miles
PASS
Mileage124,028 miles
Since last MOT+4,903 miles
PASS
Mileage119,125 miles
Since last MOT+5,584 miles
PASS
Mileage113,541 miles
Since last MOT+10,001 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,540 miles
Since last MOT+14,715 miles
PASS
Mileage88,825 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,825 miles
Since last MOT+15,267 miles
PASS
Mileage73,558 miles
Since last MOT+14,174 miles
PASS
Mileage59,384 miles
Since last MOT+16,342 miles
PASS
Mileage43,042 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,042 miles
Since last MOT+6,957 miles
PASS
Mileage36,085 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 OGX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About GU56 OGX

What car is GU56 OGX?

GU56 OGX is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Brighton in 2006.

What is the mileage of GU56 OGX?

The last recorded mileage for GU56 OGX was 161,300 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU56 OGX passed its MOT?

GU56 OGX has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2023.

Is GU56 OGX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU56 OGX 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 GU56 OGX?

GU56 OGX is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.