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RO56 SMV

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 92,365 miles on the clock, averaging 5,191 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 SMV

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,365
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2009
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,191

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading92,365 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,191
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RO56 SMV 35k49k64k78k92k '09'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,365 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,365 miles
Since last MOT+4,023 miles
PASS
Mileage88,342 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,342 miles
Since last MOT+3,942 miles
PASS
Mileage84,400 miles
Since last MOT+4,846 miles
PASS
Mileage79,554 miles
Since last MOT+4,710 miles
PASS
Mileage74,844 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,844 miles
Since last MOT+4,874 miles
PASS
Mileage69,970 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,970 miles
Since last MOT+6,009 miles
PASS
Mileage63,961 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,961 miles
Since last MOT+6,269 miles
PASS
Mileage57,692 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,692 miles
Since last MOT+5,988 miles
PASS
Mileage51,704 miles
Since last MOT+5,069 miles
PASS
Mileage46,635 miles
Since last MOT+6,105 miles
PASS
Mileage40,530 miles
Since last MOT+5,442 miles
PASS
Mileage35,088 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RO56 SMV

What car is RO56 SMV?

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

What is the mileage of RO56 SMV?

The last recorded mileage for RO56 SMV was 92,365 miles, recorded on 22 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO56 SMV passed its MOT?

RO56 SMV has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Sep 2020.

Is RO56 SMV ULEZ compliant?

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

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