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SM56 FVV

2006 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 149,737 miles on the clock, averaging 12,605 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 SM56 FVV

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,737
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2009
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
12,605

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading149,737 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,765
Average per year12,605
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SM56 FVV 58k81k104k127k150k '09'17'15

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,737 miles
Since last MOT+10,765 miles
PASS
Mileage138,972 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,972 miles
Since last MOT+15,653 miles
PASS
Mileage123,319 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,319 miles
Since last MOT+6,474 miles
PASS
Mileage116,845 miles
Since last MOT+16,048 miles
PASS
Mileage100,797 miles
Since last MOT+7,978 miles
PASS
Mileage92,819 miles
Since last MOT+16,291 miles
PASS
Mileage76,528 miles
Since last MOT+18,613 miles
PASS
Mileage57,915 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 FVV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SM56 FVV

What car is SM56 FVV?

SM56 FVV is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.

What is the mileage of SM56 FVV?

The last recorded mileage for SM56 FVV was 149,737 miles, recorded on 7 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM56 FVV passed its MOT?

SM56 FVV has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Feb 2017.

Is SM56 FVV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM56 FVV 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 SM56 FVV?

SM56 FVV is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.