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YH56 VDO

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 133,616 miles on the clock, averaging 6,979 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 YH56 VDO

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,616
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2009
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,979

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading133,616 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,392
Average per year6,979
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YH56 VDO 29k55k81k107k134k '09'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,616 miles
Since last MOT+13,392 miles
PASS
Mileage120,224 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,147 miles
Since last MOT+4,625 miles
PASS
Mileage115,522 miles
Since last MOT+5,069 miles
PASS
Mileage110,453 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,453 miles
Since last MOT+5,842 miles
PASS
Mileage104,611 miles
Since last MOT+5,182 miles
PASS
Mileage99,429 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,427 miles
Since last MOT+451 miles
PASS
Mileage98,976 miles
Since last MOT+869 miles
PASS
Mileage98,107 miles
Since last MOT+3,513 miles
PASS
Mileage94,594 miles
Since last MOT+5,342 miles
PASS
Mileage89,252 miles
Since last MOT+5,436 miles
PASS
Mileage83,816 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,816 miles
Since last MOT+5,005 miles
PASS
Mileage78,811 miles
Since last MOT+5,407 miles
PASS
Mileage73,404 miles
Since last MOT+13,867 miles
PASS
Mileage59,537 miles
Since last MOT+15,746 miles
PASS
Mileage43,791 miles
Since last MOT+14,746 miles
PASS
Mileage29,045 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 VDO
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 VDO

What car is YH56 VDO?

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

What is the mileage of YH56 VDO?

The last recorded mileage for YH56 VDO was 133,616 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YH56 VDO passed its MOT?

YH56 VDO has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Sep 2024.

Is YH56 VDO ULEZ compliant?

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

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