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A19 DLS

2006 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

37,779 mi
Last recorded37,779 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 DLS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 37,779 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 37,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 35,768 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 34,604 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 16 Nov 2021 32,500 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 3,337 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 30,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 24,975 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 21,171 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2017 16,308 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 11,513 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 9,171 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 8,838 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 8,403 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 7,730 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 6,251 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 3,985 miles

all four tyres perished on outer edge

Pass 24 Apr 2009 2,799 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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A19 DLS is a 2006 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 A19 DLS, 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 A19 DLS registered?

A19 DLS is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 1 May 2006.

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