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A20 DKL

2006 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,344 mi
Last recorded96,344 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 DKL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 96,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 96,341 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 96,124 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted covering testable items

Fail 27 Jan 2020 96,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted covering testable items

Pass 15 Nov 2018 93,478 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2017 87,763 miles

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2016 83,231 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 79,946 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 79,939 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 74,095 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2014 74,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 68,701 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2013 68,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2012 46,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 46,607 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 33,362 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 33,362 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 28,958 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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A20 DKL is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A20 DKL, 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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A20 DKL is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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