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AU56 ZMO

2006 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,066 mi
Last recorded88,066 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 ZMO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 88,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 88,065 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 84,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust front flexible joint repaired

Pass 2 Sep 2019 80,066 miles

Front brake pads and discs deteriorated on the inner face

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front anti roll bar link dust cover split but prevents the ingress of dirt

coolant level low

Pass 13 Sep 2018 75,920 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 71,624 miles

Front discs starting to corrode

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 65,783 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 27 Aug 2015 57,385 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 50,994 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 44,832 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 38,385 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 31,415 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 31,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 23,629 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 17,982 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 ZMO is a 2006 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZMO, 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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AU56 ZMO is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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