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OY56 TZL

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 160,764 miles on the clock, averaging 12,223 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 OY56 TZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,764
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2009
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
12,223

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading160,764 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19,853
Average per year12,223
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OY56 TZL 38k69k100k130k161k '09'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,764 miles
Since last MOT+19,853 miles
PASS
Mileage140,911 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,911 miles
Since last MOT+9,409 miles
PASS
Mileage131,502 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,502 miles
Since last MOT+10,282 miles
PASS
Mileage121,220 miles
Since last MOT+8,523 miles
PASS
Mileage112,697 miles
Since last MOT+10,462 miles
PASS
Mileage102,235 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,235 miles
Since last MOT+7,928 miles
PASS
Mileage94,307 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,307 miles
Since last MOT+7,507 miles
PASS
Mileage86,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,800 miles
Since last MOT+12,747 miles
PASS
Mileage74,053 miles
Since last MOT+143 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,910 miles
Since last MOT+17,130 miles
PASS
Mileage56,780 miles
Since last MOT+18,493 miles
PASS
Mileage38,287 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 TZL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About OY56 TZL

What car is OY56 TZL?

OY56 TZL is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Oxford in 2006.

What is the mileage of OY56 TZL?

The last recorded mileage for OY56 TZL was 160,764 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY56 TZL passed its MOT?

OY56 TZL has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2019.

Is OY56 TZL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY56 TZL 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 OY56 TZL?

OY56 TZL is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.