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77 VL

2006 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,755 mi
Last recorded119,755 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration77 VL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 119,755 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 111,849 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 102,087 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 94,446 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 91,107 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 91,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 87,162 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 84,155 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 84,155 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 80,686 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

topped up oil to carry out test

Fail 7 Mar 2017 80,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + outer wall has cuts (4.1.E.1)

topped up oil to carry out test

Pass 26 Feb 2016 73,725 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 68,012 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 68,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 51,666 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 53,677 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 45,686 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 42,603 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 37,918 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 30,240 miles

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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77 VL is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 77 VL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 77 VL registered?

77 VL is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 16 March 2006.

Is 77 VL safe to buy?

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