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SM56 MXT

2006 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 151,883 miles on the clock, averaging 7,134 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 SM56 MXT

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,883
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2010
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,134

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading151,883 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,771
Average per year7,134
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SM56 MXT 48k74k100k126k152k '10'24'19

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,883 miles
Since last MOT+3,771 miles
PASS
Mileage148,112 miles
Since last MOT+78 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,034 miles
Since last MOT+6,016 miles
PASS
Mileage142,018 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,017 miles
Since last MOT+5,776 miles
PASS
Mileage136,241 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,241 miles
Since last MOT+369 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,872 miles
Since last MOT+6,560 miles
PASS
Mileage129,312 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,312 miles
Since last MOT+6,326 miles
PASS
Mileage122,986 miles
Since last MOT+5,132 miles
PASS
Mileage117,854 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,854 miles
Since last MOT+5,693 miles
PASS
Mileage112,161 miles
Since last MOT+7,306 miles
PASS
Mileage104,855 miles
Since last MOT+8,989 miles
PASS
Mileage95,866 miles
Since last MOT+9,908 miles
PASS
Mileage85,958 miles
Since last MOT+9,963 miles
PASS
Mileage75,995 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,931 miles
Since last MOT+9,231 miles
PASS
Mileage66,700 miles
Since last MOT+10,514 miles
PASS
Mileage56,186 miles
Since last MOT+8,489 miles
PASS
Mileage47,697 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SM56 MXT

What car is SM56 MXT?

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

What is the mileage of SM56 MXT?

The last recorded mileage for SM56 MXT was 151,883 miles, recorded on 24 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM56 MXT passed its MOT?

SM56 MXT has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 Aug 2024.

Is SM56 MXT ULEZ compliant?

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

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