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AU06 VHX

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,135 mi
Last recorded120,135 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 VHX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 120,135 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 112,777 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Jun 2020 112,721 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 May 2019 109,889 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 109,889 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 105,768 miles

Nearside Rear Shock shaft cover falling off

Fail 7 Mar 2018 105,594 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock shaft cover falling off

Pass 6 Sep 2016 91,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is starting to perish

Nearside Rear Tyre is starting to perish

Offside Front Tyre is starting to perish

Pass 17 Aug 2015 83,596 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 83,596 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 78,656 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 74,089 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 70,484 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 67,095 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 62,886 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 35,965 miles

nearside front tyre wear low.

Fail 22 May 2009 35,952 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyre wear low.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 34,373 miles

offside rear tyre 2+mm nearside rear 2mm (1.6mm outer),both fronts 3mm

Fail 3 Mar 2009 34,373 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre 2+mm nearside rear 2mm (1.6mm outer),both fronts 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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AU06 VHX is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AU06 VHX, 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 VHX registered?

AU06 VHX is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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