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RO56 BXD

2006 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 166,631 miles on the clock, averaging 10,487 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 RO56 BXD

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,631
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2009
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
10,487

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 reading166,631 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,487
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RO56 BXD 30k64k98k133k167k '09'22'17

Check RO56 BXD

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,631 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,631 miles
Since last MOT+5,566 miles
PASS
Mileage161,065 miles
Since last MOT+9,296 miles
PASS
Mileage151,769 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,769 miles
Since last MOT+9,895 miles
PASS
Mileage141,874 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,874 miles
Since last MOT+13,564 miles
PASS
Mileage128,310 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,310 miles
Since last MOT+8,784 miles
PASS
Mileage119,526 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,526 miles
Since last MOT+13,251 miles
PASS
Mileage106,275 miles
Since last MOT+13,414 miles
PASS
Mileage92,861 miles
Since last MOT+7,085 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,776 miles
Since last MOT+10,791 miles
PASS
Mileage74,985 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,984 miles
Since last MOT+11,120 miles
PASS
Mileage63,864 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,864 miles
Since last MOT+11,489 miles
PASS
Mileage52,375 miles
Since last MOT+8,439 miles
PASS
Mileage43,936 miles
Since last MOT+1,622 miles
PASS
Mileage42,314 miles
Since last MOT+12,064 miles
PASS
Mileage30,250 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 BXD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About RO56 BXD

What car is RO56 BXD?

RO56 BXD is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.

What is the mileage of RO56 BXD?

The last recorded mileage for RO56 BXD was 166,631 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO56 BXD passed its MOT?

RO56 BXD has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2022.

Is RO56 BXD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO56 BXD 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 RO56 BXD?

RO56 BXD is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.