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AE56 YED

2006 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,920 mi
Last recorded129,920 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 129,920 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 111,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMITS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 99,592 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)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 99,592 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 93,956 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 85,707 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 76,117 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 76,117 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 66,469 miles

OSR HAND BRAKE CABLE STARTING TO SEIZE.

SLIGHT PLAY IN NSR WHEEL BEARING

Pass 4 Feb 2011 54,715 miles

both outer sills paint damage

n/s/front outer cv boot slight leak

Pass 5 Feb 2010 41,255 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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AE56 YED is a 2006 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YED, 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 AE56 YED registered?

AE56 YED is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is AE56 YED safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE56 YED shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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