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A16 TUG

2006 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,805 mi
Last recorded109,805 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 TUG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 109,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 106,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 104,576 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 101,161 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 97,976 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 97,955 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2020 96,218 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 93,887 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 88,195 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 80,303 miles

Offside front tyre inner edge devoid of tread. Would advise alignment check.

Pass 19 Oct 2016 72,334 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 64,561 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 54,726 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 54,618 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 14 Oct 2013 45,877 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 36,665 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 35,926 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 30,710 miles

N/S/R outer and O/S/R outer seat belts and seat backs not tested due to child seats being fitted

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 30,710 miles

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

N/S/R outer and O/S/R outer seat belts and seat backs not tested due to child seats being fitted

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 26,393 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 20,373 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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A16 TUG is a 2006 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A16 TUG, 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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A16 TUG is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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