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AK56 DWZ

2006 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,773 mi
Last recorded69,773 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 DWZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 69,773 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 69,773 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH SIDES (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 64,470 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 60,090 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 56,527 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 56,526 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 53,180 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 52,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2020 52,133 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 51,003 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 51,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2018 49,940 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 49,940 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 48,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 47,090 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 43,523 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 37,774 miles

all tyres worn under 3mm

the n/s/f outer cv boot is deteriorated and starting to leak grease

Pass 12 Sep 2013 312,681 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2012 27,150 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 21,861 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 17,906 miles

the rear tyres are quite worn

Pass 15 Sep 2009 14,115 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 DWZ is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc petrol 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 DWZ, 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 DWZ registered?

AK56 DWZ is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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