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AK56 VZY

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,794 mi
Last recorded65,794 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 VZY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2026 65,794 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 61,461 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 57,778 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 55,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 52,842 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 50,511 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 48,370 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 45,172 miles

emissions too clean to read

Pass 19 Jan 2018 41,623 miles

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

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

emissions too clean to read

Pass 4 Jan 2017 38,848 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 35,074 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 31,751 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 27,689 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 23,946 miles

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

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

emmissions to clean

Pass 27 Sep 2011 20,613 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 16,390 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 1,161 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 VZY is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VZY, 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 VZY registered?

AK56 VZY is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 14 October 2006.

Is AK56 VZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK56 VZY shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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