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OU56 YJE

2006 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 227,831 miles on the clock, averaging 15,255 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 OU56 YJE

MOT Status
Due date passed
227,831
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2009
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
15,255

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading227,831 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,158
Average per year15,255
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU56 YJE 34k82k131k179k228k '09'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage227,831 miles
Since last MOT+5,158 miles
PASS
Mileage222,673 miles
Since last MOT+8,587 miles
PASS
Mileage214,086 miles
Since last MOT+8,969 miles
PASS
Mileage205,117 miles
Since last MOT+26,297 miles
PASS
Mileage178,820 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,800 miles
Since last MOT+31,648 miles
PASS
Mileage147,152 miles
Since last MOT+35,142 miles
PASS
Mileage112,010 miles
Since last MOT+416 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,594 miles
Since last MOT+17,109 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,485 miles
Since last MOT+18,633 miles
PASS
Mileage75,852 miles
Since last MOT+13,308 miles
PASS
Mileage62,544 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,544 miles
Since last MOT+7,243 miles
PASS
Mileage55,301 miles
Since last MOT+10,097 miles
PASS
Mileage45,204 miles
Since last MOT+11,212 miles
PASS
Mileage33,992 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 YJE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About OU56 YJE

What car is OU56 YJE?

OU56 YJE is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Oxford in 2006.

What is the mileage of OU56 YJE?

The last recorded mileage for OU56 YJE was 227,831 miles, recorded on 27 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU56 YJE passed its MOT?

OU56 YJE has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 May 2022.

Is OU56 YJE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU56 YJE 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 OU56 YJE?

OU56 YJE is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.