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A12 UPG

2006 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests42 (34 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

145,103 mi
Last recorded145,103 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 UPG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

34 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 145,103 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2026 89,712 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 89,712 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2025 138,448 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Other suspension components are corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 135,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 85,730 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 85,730 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2023 127,119 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 127,019 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 81,472 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 118,028 miles

service brake pedal has travel

Pass 5 Jan 2022 74,647 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 98,916 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view On Limit Now (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 73,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 94,674 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 94,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edges worn clos to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 85,643 miles

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

nearside & offside rear coil springs corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2018 73,175 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 77,842 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside ON LIMIT NOW worn smooth on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside windscreen washer some jet blocked

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

front wiper blades deteriorating nearside and offside

Pass 22 Aug 2017 71,877 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 71,877 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 69,295 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 66,876 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 14 Jul 2016 66,876 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 20 May 2016 61,316 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 61,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2015 50,341 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 50,341 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 54,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 38,142 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 35,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 49,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 32,496 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 32,488 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 44,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2011 27,680 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 37,024 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 35,446 miles

COOLANT LOW/ COOLANT LEAK

Pass 29 Jul 2010 31,942 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 18,587 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 22,252 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 13,727 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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A12 UPG is a 2006 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UPG, 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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A12 UPG is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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