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AU06 VJP

2006 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

142,007 mi
Last recorded142,007 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 VJP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 142,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 141,922 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 135,201 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 125,911 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 118,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud inscure

Fail 10 Dec 2021 118,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud inscure

Pass 1 Dec 2020 108,206 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 95,874 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 85,285 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 76,172 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 74,357 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 69,758 miles

Rear wiper not working

high level brake light not working

Pass 13 Mar 2015 62,462 miles

Front tyres starting to wear edges.

One high level brake lamp bulb inoperative.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 56,353 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 56,353 miles

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 27 Mar 2013 50,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 45,055 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 38,815 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 33,959 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VJP is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VJP, 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 VJP registered?

AU06 VJP is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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