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RK56 YSV

2006 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 130,389 miles on the clock, averaging 6,279 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 RK56 YSV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
130,389
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2009
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,279

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 reading130,389 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,866
Average per year6,279
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK56 YSV 28k54k79k105k130k '09'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,389 miles
Since last MOT+1,866 miles
PASS
Mileage128,523 miles
Since last MOT+9,365 miles
PASS
Mileage119,158 miles
Since last MOT+9,221 miles
PASS
Mileage109,937 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,904 miles
Since last MOT+6,466 miles
PASS
Mileage103,438 miles
Since last MOT+3,660 miles
PASS
Mileage99,778 miles
Since last MOT+6,028 miles
PASS
Mileage93,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,750 miles
Since last MOT+5,521 miles
PASS
Mileage88,229 miles
Since last MOT+3,257 miles
PASS
Mileage84,972 miles
Since last MOT+2,507 miles
PASS
Mileage82,465 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,434 miles
Since last MOT+4,460 miles
PASS
Mileage77,974 miles
Since last MOT+7,970 miles
PASS
Mileage70,004 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,004 miles
Since last MOT+9,462 miles
PASS
Mileage60,542 miles
Since last MOT+9,240 miles
PASS
Mileage51,302 miles
Since last MOT+6,430 miles
PASS
Mileage44,872 miles
Since last MOT+8,435 miles
PASS
Mileage36,437 miles
Since last MOT+8,026 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,411 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RK56 YSV

What car is RK56 YSV?

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

What is the mileage of RK56 YSV?

The last recorded mileage for RK56 YSV was 130,389 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK56 YSV passed its MOT?

RK56 YSV has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Nov 2025.

Is RK56 YSV ULEZ compliant?

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

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