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AV55 YFO

2006 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,605 mi
Last recorded132,605 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 YFO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 132,605 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 127,916 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 120,986 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 113,010 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 104,249 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 94,996 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 89,183 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

deterioration to surface of both rear tyres

esp warning light on

Fail 10 Jan 2013 89,183 miles

Rear Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

deterioration to surface of both rear tyres

esp warning light on

Pass 13 Jan 2012 79,871 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 79,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre low on tread

Pass 7 Jan 2011 69,017 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 53,673 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 45,023 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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AV55 YFO is a 2006 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AV55 YFO, 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 AV55 YFO registered?

AV55 YFO is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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