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AO06 DZY

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,291 mi
Last recorded160,291 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 DZY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2024 160,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose caused by wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front top wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2023 157,653 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 154,500 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 148,937 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 145,257 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 134,786 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 134,782 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 122,314 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 111,194 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 100,944 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 90,127 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 90,127 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 80,777 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 70,814 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 61,857 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 53,125 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 47,156 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undershield fitted preventing full inspection of applicable components

Pass 25 Mar 2009 41,815 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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AO06 DZY is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO06 DZY, 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 AO06 DZY registered?

AO06 DZY is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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