2006 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · SO55 VCM
2006 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 62,922 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,922 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO55 VCM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 62,922 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO55 VCM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Audi A3 (SO55 VCM) between February 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SO55 VCM Mileage History
- 12/02/202448,397 mi
- 10/02/202557,579 mi+9,182 mi
- 10/02/202557,579 mi
- 07/01/202662,838 mi+5,259 mi
- 16/01/202662,922 mi+84 mi
Average of roughly 7,535 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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