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A3 XVK

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

96,380 mi
Last recorded96,380 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 XVK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 96,380 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 94,946 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 94,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner 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 worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 93,139 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2023 93,138 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 90,401 miles

parking brake efficiencies only met requirements

Fail 5 Dec 2022 90,382 miles

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

parking brake efficiencies only met requirements

Pass 13 Dec 2021 87,705 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 85,847 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 77,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted.

Pass 23 Jun 2018 73,129 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake has only just met minimum required efficiency on brake performance test.

under trays fitted.

Fail 23 Jun 2018 73,129 miles

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake has only just met minimum required efficiency on brake performance test.

under trays fitted.

Pass 29 Jun 2017 67,419 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 63,271 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 63,267 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 57,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2014 47,692 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 47,692 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

coolant level on minimum

nearside rear outer sidelight not working

nerside front constant velocity gaitor inner clip insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2013 36,952 miles

leak of grease from n/s outer c.v gaiter inner clip area

Pass 30 May 2012 31,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2011 25,447 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 30 Mar 2010 16,378 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 16,378 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 10,657 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 10,657 miles

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

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 XVK is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XVK, 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 A3 XVK registered?

A3 XVK is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 7 April 2006.

Is A3 XVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 XVK shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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