2006 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · SM56 FVL
2006 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 227,782 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 227,782 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM56 FVL Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2026
- 227,782 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM56 FVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Audi A3 (SM56 FVL) between October 2009 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
SM56 FVL Mileage History
- 26/10/200954,064 mi
- 26/10/200954,064 mi
- 16/02/201056,824 mi+2,760 mi
- 15/02/201168,226 mi+11,402 mi
- 15/02/201279,188 mi+10,962 mi
- 11/02/201389,767 mi+10,579 mi
- 10/02/2014100,742 mi+10,975 mi
- 28/01/2015110,032 mi+9,290 mi
- 26/01/2016124,556 mi+14,524 mi
- 20/01/2017136,462 mi+11,906 mi
- 20/01/2017136,462 mi
- 24/01/2018149,895 mi+13,433 mi
- 22/01/2019161,018 mi+11,123 mi
- 21/01/2020169,701 mi+8,683 mi
- 21/01/2021172,691 mi+2,990 mi
- 27/01/2022176,833 mi+4,142 mi
- 27/01/2023179,801 mi+2,968 mi
- 26/01/2024196,994 mi+17,193 mi
- 24/01/2025216,290 mi+19,296 mi
- 31/01/2025216,472 mi+182 mi
- 31/01/2026227,782 mi+11,310 mi
Average of roughly 10,680 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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