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SY06 DPE

2006 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Inverness, 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 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 158,603 miles on the clock, averaging 8,962 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 SY06 DPE

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,603
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2009
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,962

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 reading158,603 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,209
Average per year8,962
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SY06 DPE 33k64k96k127k159k '09'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,603 miles
Since last MOT+2,209 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,394 miles
Since last MOT+14,911 miles
PASS
Mileage141,483 miles
Since last MOT+213 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,270 miles
Since last MOT+9,005 miles
PASS
Mileage132,265 miles
Since last MOT+174 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,091 miles
Since last MOT+9,143 miles
PASS
Mileage122,948 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,948 miles
Since last MOT+14,256 miles
PASS
Mileage108,692 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,692 miles
Since last MOT+11,194 miles
PASS
Mileage97,498 miles
Since last MOT+335 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,163 miles
Since last MOT+9,102 miles
PASS
Mileage88,061 miles
Since last MOT+6,257 miles
PASS
Mileage81,804 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,755 miles
Since last MOT+6,463 miles
PASS
Mileage75,292 miles
Since last MOT+5,837 miles
PASS
Mileage69,455 miles
Since last MOT+5,259 miles
PASS
Mileage64,196 miles
Since last MOT+8,434 miles
PASS
Mileage55,762 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,762 miles
Since last MOT+6,462 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,300 miles
Since last MOT+16,718 miles
PASS
Mileage32,582 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 DPE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About SY06 DPE

What car is SY06 DPE?

SY06 DPE is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Inverness in 2006.

What is the mileage of SY06 DPE?

The last recorded mileage for SY06 DPE was 158,603 miles, recorded on 23 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY06 DPE passed its MOT?

SY06 DPE has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 23 Mar 2023.

Is SY06 DPE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY06 DPE 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 SY06 DPE?

SY06 DPE is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.