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SJ56 VFN

2006 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 136,083 miles on the clock, averaging 7,636 miles per year, around 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 SJ56 VFN

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,083
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2009
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,636

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading136,083 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,964
Average per year7,636
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SJ56 VFN 32k58k84k110k136k '09'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,083 miles
Since last MOT+8,964 miles
PASS
Mileage127,119 miles
Since last MOT+8,209 miles
PASS
Mileage118,910 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,908 miles
Since last MOT+8,220 miles
PASS
Mileage110,688 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,631 miles
Since last MOT+9,983 miles
PASS
Mileage100,648 miles
Since last MOT+12,323 miles
PASS
Mileage88,325 miles
Since last MOT+6,792 miles
PASS
Mileage81,533 miles
Since last MOT+6,651 miles
PASS
Mileage74,882 miles
Since last MOT+8,578 miles
PASS
Mileage66,304 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,304 miles
Since last MOT+5,535 miles
PASS
Mileage60,769 miles
Since last MOT+4,290 miles
PASS
Mileage56,479 miles
Since last MOT+5,756 miles
PASS
Mileage50,723 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,716 miles
Since last MOT+9,919 miles
PASS
Mileage40,797 miles
Since last MOT+8,377 miles
PASS
Mileage32,420 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 VFN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSJ — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SJ56 VFN

What car is SJ56 VFN?

SJ56 VFN is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2006.

What is the mileage of SJ56 VFN?

The last recorded mileage for SJ56 VFN was 136,083 miles, recorded on 24 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SJ56 VFN passed its MOT?

SJ56 VFN has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Mar 2023.

Is SJ56 VFN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SJ56 VFN 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 SJ56 VFN?

SJ56 VFN is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.