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AU56 VEH

2006 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

218,671 mi
Last recorded218,671 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 VEH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 218,671 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2016 208,774 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very worn!! (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 194,837 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)

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

front tyres wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2014 185,067 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 177,681 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 163,909 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 134,331 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low on legal tread

wear/deterioration to front & rear brake discs, & brake pads wearing low

Fail 25 Aug 2011 134,105 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside rear tyre wearing low on legal tread

wear/deterioration to front & rear brake discs, & brake pads wearing low

Pass 9 Sep 2010 103,026 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre side wall !!!!

Pass 4 Sep 2009 85,729 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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AU56 VEH is a 2006 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AU56 VEH, 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 AU56 VEH registered?

AU56 VEH is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is AU56 VEH safe to buy?

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