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PJ55 NXL

2006 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 196,980 miles on the clock, averaging 12,966 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 PJ55 NXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
196,980
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2009
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
12,966

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 reading196,980 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,966
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ55 NXL 24k67k110k154k197k '09'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage196,980 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage196,980 miles
Since last MOT+6,915 miles
PASS
Mileage190,065 miles
Since last MOT+7,061 miles
PASS
Mileage183,004 miles
Since last MOT+10,284 miles
PASS
Mileage172,720 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,719 miles
Since last MOT+7,708 miles
PASS
Mileage165,011 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,926 miles
Since last MOT+7,623 miles
PASS
Mileage157,303 miles
Since last MOT+8,790 miles
PASS
Mileage148,513 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,513 miles
Since last MOT+6,502 miles
PASS
Mileage142,011 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,011 miles
Since last MOT+8,614 miles
PASS
Mileage133,397 miles
Since last MOT+10,571 miles
PASS
Mileage122,826 miles
Since last MOT+8,612 miles
PASS
Mileage114,214 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,213 miles
Since last MOT+22,423 miles
PASS
Mileage91,790 miles
Since last MOT+30,694 miles
PASS
Mileage61,096 miles
Since last MOT+37,460 miles
PASS
Mileage23,636 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 NXL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About PJ55 NXL

What car is PJ55 NXL?

PJ55 NXL is a red Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Preston in 2006.

What is the mileage of PJ55 NXL?

The last recorded mileage for PJ55 NXL was 196,980 miles, recorded on 24 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ55 NXL passed its MOT?

PJ55 NXL has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 May 2022.

Is PJ55 NXL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ55 NXL 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 PJ55 NXL?

PJ55 NXL is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.