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AV06 NHB

2006 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,435 mi
Last recorded132,435 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 NHB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 132,435 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 127,271 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 127,270 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 122,836 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 122,835 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 116,906 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2023 116,906 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2022 111,149 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2022 111,149 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2021 103,420 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2020 95,499 miles

All 4 tyres cracking / deteriorating sand becoming close to legal limit

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2020 95,499 miles

All 4 tyres cracking / deteriorating sand becoming close to legal limit

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2019 88,230 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 88,230 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 80,915 miles

Engine light management

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Offside Rear brake disc slightly discoloured

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 73,116 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 73,116 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

eml light on

Pass 30 Mar 2016 66,104 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 62,121 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 55,897 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 55,897 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 51,360 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 47,525 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 44,279 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 41,787 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 38,539 miles

small stone chips in windscreen

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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AV06 NHB is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV06 NHB, 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 AV06 NHB registered?

AV06 NHB is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is AV06 NHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV06 NHB shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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