2006 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · WG56 PYH
2006 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 149,602 miles. MOT expired on 06 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,602 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG56 PYH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/03/2025
- 149,602 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG56 PYH 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 (WG56 PYH) between March 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
WG56 PYH Mileage History
- 06/03/2023131,548 mi
- 07/03/2023131,549 mi+1 mi
- 07/02/2024141,726 mi+10,177 mi
- 07/02/2024141,727 mi+1 mi
- 13/03/2025149,602 mi+7,875 mi
Average of roughly 8,936 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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