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AU56 VEY

2006 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,958 mi
Last recorded150,958 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 VEY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 150,958 miles

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 150,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 144,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 134,922 miles

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Fail 16 Nov 2019 134,912 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 17 Nov 2018 126,748 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 126,714 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

0il leak

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

rear suspension componets has slight corrsion

Pass 10 Nov 2017 117,010 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 5 Oct 2016 110,707 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 110,707 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 100,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion to rear suspension component prescribed area

Fail 14 Oct 2015 100,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion to rear suspension component prescribed area

Pass 9 Oct 2014 92,960 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 87,937 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 78,572 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 67,774 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 59,564 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 51,107 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 50,220 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 VEY is a 2006 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2006 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 93,947 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VEY, 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 VEY registered?

AU56 VEY is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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