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AP55 FWE

2006 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,646 mi
Last recorded164,646 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 FWE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 164,646 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 157,469 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 157,195 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested tyre dangerious not road worthy for test (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel system component leaking strong smell of fuel under bonnet front of engine wet and visually see fumes coming from around injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multipule buldges inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside blistering/corrosion outer sill and lower edge of door

Offside blistering/corrosion outer sill,lower edge of door and rear lower edge area of front wing

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box and transmission box area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside trailing arm,shock,coil spring and subframe mount prescribed area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear nearside and offside shock dust covers,bump stops deteriorated/detached from each other

Pass 8 Feb 2024 153,344 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 148,190 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 143,089 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 137,739 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 137,698 miles

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

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

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

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 4 Feb 2020 131,350 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 131,350 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 120,576 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))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 106,590 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 106,590 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 93,995 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 88,960 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 83,885 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 77,682 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)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 77,682 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 70,290 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 70,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 63,762 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 59,007 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 51,981 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 41,068 miles

n/s/r tyre tread 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm

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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AP55 FWE is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AP55 FWE, 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 AP55 FWE registered?

AP55 FWE is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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