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AE56 WFB

2006 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,774 mi
Last recorded112,774 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 WFB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 112,774 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 107,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 102,285 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Lower Arm Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 97,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front lower (rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front suspension components corroded

o/s & n/s rear shock casings corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2020 95,320 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front lower (rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear shock absorber casings corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2020 95,320 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front lower (rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear shock absorber casings corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2019 91,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front lower rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2018 87,870 miles

Rear rear sub frame rusted o\k for test

Pass 11 Sep 2017 81,999 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s rear (3.6.B.4e)

rear subframe corroded

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Sep 2016 78,060 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2015 72,035 miles

o/s/r tyre approx 3000 miles

Pass 9 Sep 2014 67,283 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 67,283 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 63,456 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2012 58,005 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 52,883 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 46,449 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 34,180 miles

front tyres wearing down

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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AE56 WFB is a 2006 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AE56 WFB, 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 AE56 WFB registered?

AE56 WFB is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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The MOT history for AE56 WFB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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