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AU06 XKM

2006 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

175,915 mi
Last recorded175,915 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 XKM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 175,915 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 150,532 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 143,559 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 138,687 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 138,681 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 134,008 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 125,567 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 116,305 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 116,249 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 106,211 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front wing damaged

nearside rear shock absorber cover insecure

rear brake flexys becoming perished

rear tyres are perished

Pass 24 Mar 2016 100,190 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 94,112 miles

Body damage to the nearside front wing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes worn and perished

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Offside front anti-roll bar link rod ball joint boot/s perished

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Offside rear tyre showing signs of leakage

Offside windscreen washer jet requires cleaning and adjusting

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Mar 2015 94,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Body damage to the nearside front wing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes worn and perished

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Offside front anti-roll bar link rod ball joint boot/s perished

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Offside rear tyre showing signs of leakage

Offside windscreen washer jet requires cleaning and adjusting

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 May 2014 88,817 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 88,118 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 74,960 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 62,331 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 50,811 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 37,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2009 24,593 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 XKM is a 2006 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc 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 XKM, 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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AU06 XKM is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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