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AK56 DNE

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

161,482 mi
Last recorded161,482 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 DNE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 161,482 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock dust cover adrift

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear suspension arms where springs sit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight brake bind nearside rear

Fail 26 Sep 2025 161,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also tread getting low replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock dust cover adrift

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread also getting low replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear suspension arms where springs sit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 3 Oct 2024 157,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension frame rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2023 150,669 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 150,669 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 137,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

tmps light on

Pass 30 Sep 2021 126,666 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 119,440 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 114,558 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 105,117 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 98,060 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 89,985 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 81,869 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 81,857 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken green silver green (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 74,212 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 74,202 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 68,203 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 68,198 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 60,089 miles

rear tyres worn

warning light on

Pass 14 Sep 2011 50,818 miles

front brake pads approximately 75% worn

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 9 Sep 2010 38,309 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 31,102 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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AK56 DNE is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 AK56 DNE, 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 AK56 DNE registered?

AK56 DNE is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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