2006 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · VU56 OLX
2006 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 132,418 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,418 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU56 OLX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2023
- 132,418 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU56 OLX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Audi A3 (VU56 OLX) between April 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
VU56 OLX Mileage History
- 29/04/2022130,562 mi
- 29/04/2022130,565 mi+3 mi
- 02/05/2023132,411 mi+1,846 mi
- 11/05/2023132,418 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 1,799 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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