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AU06 SJY

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

169,550 mi
Last recorded169,550 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 SJY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 169,550 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 161,350 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 152,283 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 140,281 miles

rear flasher bulbs faded

Pass 16 Feb 2018 132,915 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 120,630 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 120,630 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 108,681 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 96,628 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 81,810 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 66,276 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 66,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 59,446 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Apr 2011 47,854 miles

Front brake discs worn slightly

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

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

Rear brake discs worn slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2010 40,209 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 27,657 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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AU06 SJY is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AU06 SJY, 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 AU06 SJY registered?

AU06 SJY is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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