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OE56 LCX

2006 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 149,607 miles on the clock, averaging 7,289 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 OE56 LCX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
149,607
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2009
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,289

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 reading149,607 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,208
Average per year7,289
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OE56 LCX 32k61k91k120k150k '09'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,607 miles
Since last MOT+6,208 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,399 miles
Since last MOT+1,930 miles
PASS
Mileage141,469 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,436 miles
Since last MOT+6,765 miles
PASS
Mileage134,671 miles
Since last MOT+14,203 miles
PASS
Mileage120,468 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,468 miles
Since last MOT+14,944 miles
PASS
Mileage105,524 miles
Since last MOT+6,435 miles
PASS
Mileage99,089 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,088 miles
Since last MOT+4,971 miles
PASS
Mileage94,117 miles
Since last MOT+4,522 miles
PASS
Mileage89,595 miles
Since last MOT+4,550 miles
PASS
Mileage85,045 miles
Since last MOT+5,616 miles
PASS
Mileage79,429 miles
Since last MOT+6,989 miles
PASS
Mileage72,440 miles
Since last MOT+8,799 miles
PASS
Mileage63,641 miles
Since last MOT+5,976 miles
PASS
Mileage57,665 miles
Since last MOT+6,426 miles
PASS
Mileage51,239 miles
Since last MOT+8,248 miles
PASS
Mileage42,991 miles
Since last MOT+6,204 miles
PASS
Mileage36,787 miles
Since last MOT+5,150 miles
PASS
Mileage31,637 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 LCX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeOE — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About OE56 LCX

What car is OE56 LCX?

OE56 LCX is an red Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Oxford in 2006.

What is the mileage of OE56 LCX?

The last recorded mileage for OE56 LCX was 149,607 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OE56 LCX passed its MOT?

OE56 LCX has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Feb 2026.

Is OE56 LCX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OE56 LCX 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 OE56 LCX?

OE56 LCX is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.