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AK56 VMY

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,888 mi
Last recorded227,888 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 VMY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 227,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 221,749 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 221,746 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour sidelight (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour sidelight (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 204,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front wing mirror cracked

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end gaiter slightly perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front flexible brake hose not fully secure

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt stalk outer casing missing

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 204,631 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front drop link gaiters split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp & rear lights incorrect function (4.2.3 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front wing mirror cracked

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end gaiter slightly perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front flexible brake hose not fully secure

Offside Rear seat belt stalk outer casing missing

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 185,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 174,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 174,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 164,850 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 155,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 147,295 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 147,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 137,602 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 137,602 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 126,045 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 126,045 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 115,820 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 106,901 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 106,901 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 95,742 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 86,367 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 VMY is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK56 VMY, 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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AK56 VMY is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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