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AP55 JHK

2006 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,199 mi
Last recorded105,199 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 JHK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 105,199 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 99,656 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 96,688 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 95,129 miles

Rear subframe has heavy surface corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2023 95,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear subframe has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2022 92,128 miles

Nearside Front Outer c v gaiter greasey

Pass 12 Feb 2021 87,637 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 86,028 miles

Rear o/s and n/s chassis has surface corrosion

Rear sub frame has surface corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2019 83,765 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 81,907 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 96,031 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 72,853 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 64,878 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 58,501 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 52,457 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 52,457 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 40,453 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 8 Mar 2010 34,102 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 33,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight imbalance front brakes

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2009 23,466 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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AP55 JHK is a 2006 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JHK, 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 JHK registered?

AP55 JHK is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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