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A22 WBR

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,781 mi
Last recorded125,781 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 WBR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 125,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe bracket (6.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion to sills and chassis

Pass 28 Oct 2024 116,415 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 116,364 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2023 107,384 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 107,306 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

nsr tyre tread deteriating

osr tyre tread deteriating

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most upper engine area due to covers

Pass 12 Oct 2017 102,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drivers front fog light damaged

Fail 12 Oct 2017 102,728 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 96,990 miles

advise nsf outer cv boot split

advise nsf wishbone arm front bush worn

advise osf wishbone arm rear bush worn

Fail 5 Oct 2016 96,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise nsf outer cv boot split

advise nsf wishbone arm front bush worn

advise osf wishbone arm rear bush worn

Pass 16 Oct 2015 89,845 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 89,845 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid refilled (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 77,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2013 69,478 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 58,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs corroded on inside

Front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2011 47,189 miles

Advise:engine oil top up

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 47,189 miles

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

Advise:engine oil top up

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 38,726 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 38,726 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 30,509 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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A22 WBR is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 A22 WBR, 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 A22 WBR registered?

A22 WBR is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 9 August 2006.

Is A22 WBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 WBR shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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