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KN56 BOU

2006 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 178,741 miles on the clock, averaging 9,332 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 KN56 BOU

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,741
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2009
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,332

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 reading178,741 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,138
Average per year9,332
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KN56 BOU 30k67k105k142k179k '09'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,741 miles
Since last MOT+5,138 miles
PASS
Mileage173,603 miles
Since last MOT+12,475 miles
PASS
Mileage161,128 miles
Since last MOT+17,363 miles
PASS
Mileage143,765 miles
Since last MOT+8,931 miles
PASS
Mileage134,834 miles
Since last MOT+7,311 miles
PASS
Mileage127,523 miles
Since last MOT+10,079 miles
PASS
Mileage117,444 miles
Since last MOT+10,830 miles
PASS
Mileage106,614 miles
Since last MOT+6,002 miles
PASS
Mileage100,612 miles
Since last MOT+7,857 miles
PASS
Mileage92,755 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,755 miles
Since last MOT+8,782 miles
PASS
Mileage83,973 miles
Since last MOT+9,649 miles
PASS
Mileage74,324 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,320 miles
Since last MOT+6,833 miles
PASS
Mileage67,487 miles
Since last MOT+8,227 miles
PASS
Mileage59,260 miles
Since last MOT+7,642 miles
PASS
Mileage51,618 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,618 miles
Since last MOT+9,404 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,214 miles
Since last MOT+11,856 miles
PASS
Mileage30,358 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 BOU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeKN — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About KN56 BOU

What car is KN56 BOU?

KN56 BOU is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Luton in 2006.

What is the mileage of KN56 BOU?

The last recorded mileage for KN56 BOU was 178,741 miles, recorded on 27 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KN56 BOU passed its MOT?

KN56 BOU has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Aug 2025.

Is KN56 BOU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KN56 BOU 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 KN56 BOU?

KN56 BOU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.