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A20 YSS

2006 Audi A3

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,163 mi
Last recorded105,163 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 YSS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 105,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 95,201 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch cover loose

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 94,288 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 87,422 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 87,421 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 82,459 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 82,458 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 75,681 miles

Offside Front tyre Slightly Worn On Inner Tread Edge.

Pass 13 Jan 2014 67,156 miles

offside front outer door mirror glass slight damage

offside front tyre outer sidewall marked

Pass 13 Mar 2012 56,801 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 56,801 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 41,145 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 27,806 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 27,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 12,128 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 YSS is a 2006 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YSS, 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 A20 YSS registered?

A20 YSS is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is A20 YSS safe to buy?

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