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MW55 SPU

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 164,008 miles on the clock, averaging 14,866 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 MW55 SPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,008
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2009
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
14,866

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 reading164,008 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,829
Average per year14,866
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MW55 SPU 15k52k89k127k164k '09'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,008 miles
Since last MOT+7,829 miles
PASS
Mileage156,179 miles
Since last MOT+11,766 miles
PASS
Mileage144,413 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,413 miles
Since last MOT+11,621 miles
PASS
Mileage132,792 miles
Since last MOT+36,943 miles
PASS
Mileage95,849 miles
Since last MOT+604 miles
PASS
Mileage95,245 miles
Since last MOT+20,576 miles
PASS
Mileage74,669 miles
Since last MOT+17,545 miles
PASS
Mileage57,124 miles
Since last MOT+15,543 miles
PASS
Mileage41,581 miles
Since last MOT+16,819 miles
PASS
Mileage24,762 miles
Since last MOT+9,932 miles
PASS
Mileage14,830 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 SPU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About MW55 SPU

What car is MW55 SPU?

MW55 SPU is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2006.

What is the mileage of MW55 SPU?

The last recorded mileage for MW55 SPU was 164,008 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW55 SPU passed its MOT?

MW55 SPU has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 28 Jan 2019.

Is MW55 SPU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW55 SPU 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 MW55 SPU?

MW55 SPU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.