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VX56 ABF

2006 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 147,149 miles on the clock, averaging 7,429 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 VX56 ABF

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,149
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2009
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,429

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading147,149 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,429
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VX56 ABF 33k62k90k119k147k '09'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,149 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,149 miles
Since last MOT+1,868 miles
PASS
Mileage145,281 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,278 miles
Since last MOT+3,926 miles
PASS
Mileage141,352 miles
Since last MOT+4,285 miles
PASS
Mileage137,067 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,067 miles
Since last MOT+3,288 miles
PASS
Mileage133,779 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,779 miles
Since last MOT+6,051 miles
PASS
Mileage127,728 miles
Since last MOT+6,412 miles
PASS
Mileage121,316 miles
Since last MOT+13,082 miles
PASS
Mileage108,234 miles
Since last MOT+14,029 miles
PASS
Mileage94,205 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,204 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage94,204 miles
Since last MOT+8,520 miles
PASS
Mileage85,684 miles
Since last MOT+10,297 miles
PASS
Mileage75,387 miles
Since last MOT+246 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,141 miles
Since last MOT+6,084 miles
PASS
Mileage69,057 miles
Since last MOT+13,455 miles
PASS
Mileage55,602 miles
Since last MOT+11,458 miles
PASS
Mileage44,144 miles
Since last MOT+11,058 miles
PASS
Mileage33,086 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 ABF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeVX — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About VX56 ABF

What car is VX56 ABF?

VX56 ABF is a silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Worcester in 2006.

What is the mileage of VX56 ABF?

The last recorded mileage for VX56 ABF was 147,149 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VX56 ABF passed its MOT?

VX56 ABF has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 28 Jan 2025.

Is VX56 ABF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VX56 ABF 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 VX56 ABF?

VX56 ABF is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.