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AV06 NHJ

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,254 mi
Last recorded98,254 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 NHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 98,254 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 84,720 miles

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

general age related corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2023 84,646 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear and the joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

rear chassis and suspension arms and mounts corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2023 84,645 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear and the joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

rear chassis and suspension arms and mounts corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2022 83,999 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 83,998 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken UNSAFE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1OF2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 83,118 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1OF2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 81,928 miles

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

Offside Rear CALIPER WET

Pass 18 Oct 2019 80,818 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in plastic material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 79,657 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 79,656 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 77,944 miles

Offside Rear H\B DOWN

Fail 2 Sep 2017 77,944 miles

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

Offside Rear H\B DOWN

Pass 22 Aug 2016 76,910 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 75,245 miles

both rear bump stops perished

Pass 29 Aug 2014 72,257 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 72,251 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 67,173 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 64,715 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 64,714 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 61,571 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 48,985 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,129 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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AV06 NHJ is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AV06 NHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV06 NHJ registered?

AV06 NHJ is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is AV06 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV06 NHJ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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