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AV06 VHK

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

162,657 mi
Last recorded162,657 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 VHK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 162,657 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 156,122 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 156,118 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 150,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 150,126 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 144,664 miles

both front tyres in poor condition

offside rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 25 Mar 2020 138,035 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 133,752 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 133,749 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 130,238 miles

nearside front tyre in poor condition

offside outer driveshaft gaiter in poor condition

Pass 3 Apr 2017 126,593 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 126,590 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

piece of fabric caught up in offside rear brake caliper

Pass 6 Apr 2016 122,639 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 115,773 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 115,773 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 115,164 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 115,164 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 101,761 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 101,761 miles

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

slight restriction rear brakes

Pass 18 Mar 2013 87,319 miles

EML on

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 74,271 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 60,658 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 49,478 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 37,262 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 VHK is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VHK, 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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AV06 VHK is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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