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SM56 NPZ

2006 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 166,225 miles on the clock, averaging 8,392 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM56 NPZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
166,225
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2009
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
8,392

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading166,225 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,524
Average per year8,392
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM56 NPZ 28k63k97k132k166k '09'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,225 miles
Since last MOT+7,524 miles
PASS
Mileage158,701 miles
Since last MOT+11,388 miles
PASS
Mileage147,313 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,313 miles
Since last MOT+8,971 miles
PASS
Mileage138,342 miles
Since last MOT+20,308 miles
PASS
Mileage118,034 miles
Since last MOT+317 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,717 miles
Since last MOT+5,035 miles
PASS
Mileage112,682 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,682 miles
Since last MOT+834 miles
PASS
Mileage111,848 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,848 miles
Since last MOT+4,230 miles
PASS
Mileage107,618 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage102,438 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,433 miles
Since last MOT+6,306 miles
PASS
Mileage96,127 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,125 miles
Since last MOT+11,091 miles
PASS
Mileage85,034 miles
Since last MOT+262 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,772 miles
Since last MOT+10,154 miles
PASS
Mileage74,618 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,618 miles
Since last MOT+11,459 miles
PASS
Mileage63,159 miles
Since last MOT+11,039 miles
PASS
Mileage52,120 miles
Since last MOT+10,503 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,617 miles
Since last MOT+13,597 miles
PASS
Mileage28,020 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 NPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SM56 NPZ

What car is SM56 NPZ?

SM56 NPZ is an black Audi A3, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.

What is the mileage of SM56 NPZ?

The last recorded mileage for SM56 NPZ was 166,225 miles, recorded on 31 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM56 NPZ passed its MOT?

SM56 NPZ has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 31 May 2026.

Is SM56 NPZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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