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YH56 VCU

2006 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 127,239 miles on the clock, averaging 7,499 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 YH56 VCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,239
Last Mileage
Recorded
4
Total Tests
Since 2009
75%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 4 tests on record
7,499

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading127,239 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,499
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YH56 VCU 21k47k74k101k127k '09'23'23

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Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,239 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,239 miles
Since last MOT+12,397 miles
PASS
Mileage114,842 miles
Since last MOT+94,204 miles
PASS
Mileage20,638 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 VCU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeYH — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About YH56 VCU

What car is YH56 VCU?

YH56 VCU is a grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Leeds in 2006.

What is the mileage of YH56 VCU?

The last recorded mileage for YH56 VCU was 127,239 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YH56 VCU passed its MOT?

YH56 VCU has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 14 Nov 2023.

Is YH56 VCU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YH56 VCU 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 YH56 VCU?

YH56 VCU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.