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A3 JVU

2006 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,848 mi
Last recorded124,848 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 JVU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 124,848 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 124,848 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 116,341 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 104,543 miles

All four wheels have damage to outer face of rim.

Nearside Front Damage to bumper.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Damage to bumper and arch.

Tyre slightly damaged All four tyres have damage to outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 104,543 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

All four wheels have damage to outer face of rim.

Nearside Front Damage to bumper.

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Also flickering. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Damage to bumper and arch.

Tyre slightly damaged All four tyres have damage to outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 94,294 miles

Nearside Front Sidelight is flickering.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 94,259 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault AirBag (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Sidelight is flickering.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 81,038 miles

Nearside Front Damage to side wall of tyre

Nearside Rear Damage to side wall of the tyre

Offside Front Damage to side wall of tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Road wheel slightly damaged All wheels (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 81,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Damage to side wall of tyre

Nearside Rear Damage to side wall of the tyre

Offside Front Damage to side wall of tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Road wheel slightly damaged All wheels (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 71,520 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 66,653 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 53,237 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 37,488 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 36,242 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 23,369 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 19,625 miles

both front tyre sidewalls slightly damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2009 19,594 miles

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

both front tyre sidewalls slightly damaged

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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A3 JVU is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A3 JVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 JVU registered?

A3 JVU is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 15 May 2006.

Is A3 JVU safe to buy?

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