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A12 UKK

2006 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,428 mi
Last recorded119,428 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 UKK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 119,428 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2025 119,424 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

emision not tested due to mil and exhaust leak

Pass 22 Jan 2024 114,036 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 114,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 109,370 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 104,562 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 94,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 94,321 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 89,939 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 85,641 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 78,682 miles

nearside front tyre on limit, offside front getting low

Pass 13 Jun 2016 69,208 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 61,159 miles

off side and near side rea tyres slightly cut

Pass 8 Jul 2014 56,491 miles

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

rear tyres starting to perish on edges of sidewalls

Pass 2 Jul 2013 51,308 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 51,308 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 44,620 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 37,101 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 31,600 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 25,007 miles

n/s outer cv boot damp on clip no split advise new boot ok for test

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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A12 UKK is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey 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 A12 UKK, 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 A12 UKK registered?

A12 UKK is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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