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MA06 VBE

2006 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 115,516 miles on the clock, averaging 10,622 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 MA06 VBE

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,516
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2009
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,622

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 reading115,516 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,288
Average per year10,622
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MA06 VBE 21k45k68k92k116k '09'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,516 miles
Since last MOT+15,288 miles
PASS
Mileage100,228 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,228 miles
Since last MOT+8,407 miles
PASS
Mileage91,821 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,815 miles
Since last MOT+7,595 miles
PASS
Mileage84,220 miles
Since last MOT+8,010 miles
PASS
Mileage76,210 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,210 miles
Since last MOT+8,859 miles
PASS
Mileage67,351 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,346 miles
Since last MOT+15,188 miles
PASS
Mileage52,158 miles
Since last MOT+16,596 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,562 miles
Since last MOT+7,674 miles
PASS
Mileage27,888 miles
Since last MOT+6,596 miles
PASS
Mileage21,292 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 VBE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About MA06 VBE

What car is MA06 VBE?

MA06 VBE is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2006.

What is the mileage of MA06 VBE?

The last recorded mileage for MA06 VBE was 115,516 miles, recorded on 7 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA06 VBE passed its MOT?

MA06 VBE has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Feb 2018.

Is MA06 VBE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA06 VBE 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 MA06 VBE?

MA06 VBE is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.