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RV56 VKA

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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 3 (63% pass rate). It has 130,788 miles on the clock, averaging 11,064 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 RV56 VKA

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,788
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2009
63%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
11,064

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 reading130,788 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,064
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RV56 VKA 70k85k101k116k131k '09'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,788 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,788 miles
Since last MOT+14,889 miles
PASS
Mileage115,899 miles
Since last MOT+19,405 miles
PASS
Mileage96,494 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,494 miles
Since last MOT+12,453 miles
PASS
Mileage84,041 miles
Since last MOT+13,722 miles
PASS
Mileage70,319 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,290 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 VKA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About RV56 VKA

What car is RV56 VKA?

RV56 VKA is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.

What is the mileage of RV56 VKA?

The last recorded mileage for RV56 VKA was 130,788 miles, recorded on 1 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV56 VKA passed its MOT?

RV56 VKA has had 8 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (5 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 May 2015.

Is RV56 VKA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV56 VKA 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 RV56 VKA?

RV56 VKA is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.