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AO06 EVL

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,718 mi
Last recorded118,718 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 118,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 111,630 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 111,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 109,229 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (all) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 107,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 100,987 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 94,956 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 94,671 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 86,416 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 86,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 78,202 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 78,202 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 70,337 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 70,204 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2014 62,655 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 62,655 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 55,073 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 55,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 48,679 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 41,848 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 34,717 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 25,328 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 EVL is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AO06 EVL, 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 EVL registered?

AO06 EVL is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 9 March 2006.

Is AO06 EVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO06 EVL shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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