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AE06 VAH

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

239,685 mi
Last recorded239,685 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 VAH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 239,685 miles

Exhaust clamp excessively deteriorated allowing a minor exhaust leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage just outside swept area

Pass 24 Nov 2016 144,856 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 144,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2016 134,540 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 115,002 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 94,114 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 75,930 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 59,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2011 53,547 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 45,501 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 38,020 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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AE06 VAH is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE06 VAH, 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 AE06 VAH registered?

AE06 VAH is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 5 July 2006.

Is AE06 VAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE06 VAH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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