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AP56 CAE

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,301 mi
Last recorded122,301 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 CAE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 122,301 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 122,301 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 122,195 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has a cut in its tread

Pass 6 Mar 2013 105,183 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 101,557 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 92,069 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 82,720 miles

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

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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AP56 CAE is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP56 CAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AP56 CAE?

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What year was AP56 CAE registered?

AP56 CAE is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is AP56 CAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP56 CAE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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