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AN56 GAN

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,021 mi
Last recorded89,021 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN56 GAN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 89,021 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 89,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 80,274 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2022 80,274 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 78,065 miles

Offside Front tyre rubbing both outer edges

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both outer driveshaft gaitors perishing

slight play in both rack ends

Fail 3 Feb 2021 78,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre rubbing both outer edges

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both outer driveshaft gaitors perishing

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 31 Jan 2020 73,846 miles

Front both sides outer edges of tyres

Rear both inner edges of tyres

steering play

Fail 31 Jan 2020 73,846 miles

Front both sides outer edges of tyres

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear both inner edges of tyres

steering play

Pass 7 Feb 2019 68,480 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 68,476 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 60,938 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 52,557 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 51,717 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 44,418 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 35,718 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 29,555 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil dip stick broken

Pass 20 Nov 2012 23,326 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 19,362 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 15,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2009 12,953 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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AN56 GAN is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AN56 GAN, 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 AN56 GAN registered?

AN56 GAN is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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