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553 CPO

2006 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

155,664 mi
Last recorded155,664 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration553 CPO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 155,664 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 155,664 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 153,043 miles

Front Both Tyres Slightly Perished

Fuel Filter Corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 149,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Springs Corroded

Rear Subframe Corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 143,715 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2021 141,337 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 138,286 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 131,526 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted unable to inspect some under side areas/items

Pass 5 Dec 2018 120,460 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack / perish slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing slightly on the inner edges - recommend 4 wheel alignment checked

both rear shock absorber covers missing

fuel cap seal starting to crack / perish

possible coolant leak from water pump

Fail 4 Dec 2018 120,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak not excessive -possible water pump - check timing belt history (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to crack / perish slightly

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres starting to wear on the inner edges - recommend having the 4 wheel alignment checked

both rear shock absorber covers missing after it appears they have recently been changed

fuel cap seal starting to crack / perish

Pass 17 Nov 2017 111,473 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 108,307 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 104,217 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 92,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 92,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 82,264 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 82,264 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 74,514 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 74,275 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wiper not working

Pass 1 Nov 2011 62,551 miles

Child seat fully installed at nearside rear

Front brake discs lipped

Front brake pads are becoming low

Grease around nearside front outer c.v boot

Offside front door is slightly stiff to open

Rear brake discs lipped

Rear brake pads are becoming low

Pass 3 Nov 2010 51,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 4 Nov 2009 39,227 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 39,166 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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553 CPO is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 93,947 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 553 CPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 553 CPO registered?

553 CPO is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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