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AD55 TBZ

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

208,890 mi
Last recorded208,890 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 TBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 208,890 miles

both sills damaged

covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 25 Oct 2017 208,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

both sills damaged

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 11 Aug 2016 197,742 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 191,579 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 191,573 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 174,313 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 174,313 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 156,401 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 142,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 115,934 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 115,552 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 91,892 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 69,136 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 69,136 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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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AD55 TBZ is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AD55 TBZ, 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 AD55 TBZ registered?

AD55 TBZ is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 22 February 2006.

Is AD55 TBZ safe to buy?

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