2006 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · CU56 ACF
2006 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 08 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 200,417 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,417 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU56 ACF Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 200,417 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU56 ACF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Audi A3 (CU56 ACF) between August 2009 and September 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
CU56 ACF Mileage History
- 11/08/200941,755 mi
- 08/09/201053,331 mi+11,576 mi
- 08/09/201053,331 mi
- 05/07/201157,122 mi+3,791 mi
- 28/06/201263,790 mi+6,668 mi
- 17/06/201372,610 mi+8,820 mi
- 16/06/201481,425 mi+8,815 mi
- 18/06/201481,460 mi+35 mi
- 15/06/201584,905 mi+3,445 mi
- 24/06/201691,425 mi+6,520 mi
- 24/06/201691,425 mi
- 30/06/201795,351 mi+3,926 mi
- 14/06/201899,314 mi+3,963 mi
- 17/06/2019103,113 mi+3,799 mi
- 17/06/2019103,113 mi
- 01/07/2020114,951 mi+11,838 mi
- 03/07/2020115,083 mi+132 mi
- 30/09/2021136,569 mi+21,486 mi
- 30/09/2021136,569 mi
- 28/09/2022158,506 mi+21,937 mi
- 28/09/2022158,506 mi
- 15/09/2023176,291 mi+17,785 mi
- 30/09/2024189,162 mi+12,871 mi
- 23/09/2025200,417 mi+11,255 mi
Average of roughly 9,844 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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