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RK56 VUS

2006 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 144,781 miles on the clock, averaging 8,385 miles per year, around 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 RK56 VUS

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,781
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2009
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,385

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading144,781 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,932
Average per year8,385
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK56 VUS 34k62k90k117k145k '09'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,781 miles
Since last MOT+16,932 miles
PASS
Mileage127,849 miles
Since last MOT+6,522 miles
PASS
Mileage121,327 miles
Since last MOT+4,071 miles
PASS
Mileage117,256 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,256 miles
Since last MOT+4,623 miles
PASS
Mileage112,633 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,633 miles
Since last MOT+4,965 miles
PASS
Mileage107,668 miles
Since last MOT+4,481 miles
PASS
Mileage103,187 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,187 miles
Since last MOT+5,741 miles
PASS
Mileage97,446 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,446 miles
Since last MOT+14,221 miles
PASS
Mileage83,225 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,225 miles
Since last MOT+17,245 miles
PASS
Mileage65,980 miles
Since last MOT+1,999 miles
PASS
Mileage63,981 miles
Since last MOT+5,654 miles
PASS
Mileage58,327 miles
Since last MOT+10,102 miles
PASS
Mileage48,225 miles
Since last MOT+13,848 miles
PASS
Mileage34,377 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 VUS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About RK56 VUS

What car is RK56 VUS?

RK56 VUS is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.

What is the mileage of RK56 VUS?

The last recorded mileage for RK56 VUS was 144,781 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK56 VUS passed its MOT?

RK56 VUS has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Oct 2022.

Is RK56 VUS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK56 VUS 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 RK56 VUS?

RK56 VUS is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.