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MK56 BLN

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 138,262 miles on the clock, averaging 8,658 miles per year, around 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 MK56 BLN

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,262
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2009
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,658

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading138,262 miles
Reading date
Miles last year192
Average per year8,658
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK56 BLN 35k61k87k113k138k '09'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,262 miles
Since last MOT+192 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,070 miles
Since last MOT+4,759 miles
PASS
Mileage133,311 miles
Since last MOT+8,820 miles
PASS
Mileage124,491 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,490 miles
Since last MOT+7,496 miles
PASS
Mileage116,994 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,994 miles
Since last MOT+3,698 miles
PASS
Mileage113,296 miles
Since last MOT+1,387 miles
PASS
Mileage111,909 miles
Since last MOT+10,195 miles
PASS
Mileage101,714 miles
Since last MOT+23,438 miles
PASS
Mileage78,276 miles
Since last MOT+17,623 miles
PASS
Mileage60,653 miles
Since last MOT+13,489 miles
PASS
Mileage47,164 miles
Since last MOT+931 miles
PASS
Mileage46,233 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,230 miles
Since last MOT+1,823 miles
PASS
Mileage44,407 miles
Since last MOT+8,927 miles
PASS
Mileage35,480 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 BLN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeMK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About MK56 BLN

What car is MK56 BLN?

MK56 BLN is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2006.

What is the mileage of MK56 BLN?

The last recorded mileage for MK56 BLN was 138,262 miles, recorded on 2 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK56 BLN passed its MOT?

MK56 BLN has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Jul 2021.

Is MK56 BLN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK56 BLN 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 MK56 BLN?

MK56 BLN is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.