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RO56 HME

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 179,182 miles on the clock, averaging 6,011 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 RO56 HME

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
179,182
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2009
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,011

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 reading179,182 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,863
Average per year6,011
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO56 HME 81k106k130k155k179k '09'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,182 miles
Since last MOT+4,863 miles
PASS
Mileage174,319 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,319 miles
Since last MOT+7,008 miles
PASS
Mileage167,311 miles
Since last MOT+12,614 miles
PASS
Mileage154,697 miles
Since last MOT+4,026 miles
PASS
Mileage150,671 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,660 miles
Since last MOT+1,785 miles
PASS
Mileage148,875 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,875 miles
Since last MOT+2,007 miles
PASS
Mileage146,868 miles
Since last MOT+1,431 miles
PASS
Mileage145,437 miles
Since last MOT+1,889 miles
PASS
Mileage143,548 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,548 miles
Since last MOT+1,510 miles
PASS
Mileage142,038 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,038 miles
Since last MOT+4,546 miles
PASS
Mileage137,492 miles
Since last MOT+4,644 miles
PASS
Mileage132,848 miles
Since last MOT+5,277 miles
PASS
Mileage127,571 miles
Since last MOT+4,519 miles
PASS
Mileage123,052 miles
Since last MOT+5,007 miles
PASS
Mileage118,045 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,041 miles
Since last MOT+21,914 miles
PASS
Mileage96,127 miles
Since last MOT+14,883 miles
PASS
Mileage81,244 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RO56 HME

What car is RO56 HME?

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

What is the mileage of RO56 HME?

The last recorded mileage for RO56 HME was 179,182 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO56 HME passed its MOT?

RO56 HME has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Oct 2025.

Is RO56 HME ULEZ compliant?

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

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