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MK56 TYW

2006 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 228,067 miles on the clock, averaging 17,141 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 MK56 TYW

MOT Status
Due date passed
228,067
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2009
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
17,141

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 reading228,067 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,761
Average per year17,141
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK56 TYW 92k126k160k194k228k '09'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage228,067 miles
Since last MOT+6,761 miles
PASS
Mileage221,306 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage221,303 miles
Since last MOT+11,076 miles
PASS
Mileage210,227 miles
Since last MOT+20,295 miles
PASS
Mileage189,932 miles
Since last MOT+24,728 miles
PASS
Mileage165,204 miles
Since last MOT+29,218 miles
PASS
Mileage135,986 miles
Since last MOT+25,402 miles
PASS
Mileage110,584 miles
Since last MOT+7,290 miles
PASS
Mileage103,294 miles
Since last MOT+11,644 miles
PASS
Mileage91,650 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 TYW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
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 TYW

What car is MK56 TYW?

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

What is the mileage of MK56 TYW?

The last recorded mileage for MK56 TYW was 228,067 miles, recorded on 20 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK56 TYW passed its MOT?

MK56 TYW has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 20 Jul 2017.

Is MK56 TYW ULEZ compliant?

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

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