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AE56 YZY

2006 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,937 mi
Last recorded96,937 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 YZY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 96,937 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 96,937 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 92,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 89,921 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 89,921 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 84,426 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 84,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 78,812 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 78,338 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 77,787 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 77,785 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 75,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 71,936 miles

N/s/r + o/s/r tyres have small cracks in treads - perished

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 71,936 miles

N/s/r + o/s/r tyres have small cracks in treads - perished

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 67,286 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 62,903 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 62,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 57,499 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 51,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2014 51,683 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 44,369 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 36,306 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 26,943 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 26,943 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 25,324 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 18,952 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 YZY is a 2006 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AE56 YZY, 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 YZY registered?

AE56 YZY is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 16 October 2006.

Is AE56 YZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE56 YZY shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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