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SL56 FTU

2006 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 166,223 miles on the clock, averaging 10,132 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL56 FTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,223
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
10,132

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 reading166,223 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year10,132
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SL56 FTU 53k81k109k138k166k '09'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,223 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,222 miles
Since last MOT+5,123 miles
PASS
Mileage161,099 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,099 miles
Since last MOT+6,170 miles
PASS
Mileage154,929 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,929 miles
Since last MOT+10,206 miles
PASS
Mileage144,723 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,723 miles
Since last MOT+10,959 miles
PASS
Mileage133,764 miles
Since last MOT+10,589 miles
PASS
Mileage123,175 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,149 miles
Since last MOT+13,382 miles
PASS
Mileage109,767 miles
Since last MOT+10,782 miles
PASS
Mileage98,985 miles
Since last MOT+11,536 miles
PASS
Mileage87,449 miles
Since last MOT+11,598 miles
PASS
Mileage75,851 miles
Since last MOT+11,616 miles
PASS
Mileage64,235 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,235 miles
Since last MOT+11,720 miles
PASS
Mileage52,515 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 FTU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SL56 FTU

What car is SL56 FTU?

SL56 FTU is an red Audi A3, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.

What is the mileage of SL56 FTU?

The last recorded mileage for SL56 FTU was 166,223 miles, recorded on 30 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL56 FTU passed its MOT?

SL56 FTU has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 Nov 2020.

Is SL56 FTU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL56 FTU 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 SL56 FTU?

SL56 FTU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.