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AK56 HZV

2006 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,909 mi
Last recorded82,909 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 HZV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 82,909 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 79,848 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front wing heavily corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2023 76,098 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 72,175 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 72,175 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 69,056 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 64,686 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2019 61,317 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 55,283 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Sep 2017 50,732 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 45,798 miles

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

front plate damaged

front wipers slightly smear screen

Fail 22 Sep 2016 45,978 miles

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

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

front plate damaged

front wipers slightly smear screen

Pass 8 Sep 2015 39,935 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 35,354 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 29,915 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 29,915 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 25,117 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 20,846 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 16,629 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 9,976 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 HZV is a 2006 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HZV, 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 AK56 HZV registered?

AK56 HZV is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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