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NJ56 XPB

2006 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Newcastle, North · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 161,645 miles on the clock, averaging 7,063 miles per year, below 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 NJ56 XPB

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,645
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2009
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,063

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading161,645 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,064
Average per year7,063
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ56 XPB 59k85k110k136k162k '09'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage161,645 miles
Since last MOT+15,064 miles
PASS
Mileage146,581 miles
Since last MOT+12,438 miles
PASS
Mileage134,143 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,143 miles
Since last MOT+12,119 miles
PASS
Mileage122,024 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,021 miles
Since last MOT+6,101 miles
PASS
Mileage115,920 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,917 miles
Since last MOT+4,321 miles
PASS
Mileage111,596 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,574 miles
Since last MOT+6,441 miles
PASS
Mileage105,133 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,130 miles
Since last MOT+6,667 miles
PASS
Mileage98,463 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,459 miles
Since last MOT+6,180 miles
PASS
Mileage92,279 miles
Since last MOT+6,080 miles
PASS
Mileage86,199 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,197 miles
Since last MOT+4,463 miles
PASS
Mileage81,734 miles
Since last MOT+4,076 miles
PASS
Mileage77,658 miles
Since last MOT+5,600 miles
PASS
Mileage72,058 miles
Since last MOT+7,211 miles
PASS
Mileage64,847 miles
Since last MOT+5,671 miles
PASS
Mileage59,176 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ56 XPB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About NJ56 XPB

What car is NJ56 XPB?

NJ56 XPB is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2006.

What is the mileage of NJ56 XPB?

The last recorded mileage for NJ56 XPB was 161,645 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ56 XPB passed its MOT?

NJ56 XPB has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 26 Feb 2024.

Is NJ56 XPB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ56 XPB 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 NJ56 XPB?

NJ56 XPB is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.