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AV56 KHL

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

158,345 mi
Last recorded158,345 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 KHL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 158,345 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 149,480 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 136,786 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 123,100 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 114,523 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 110,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 102,721 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL ()

Fail 11 Mar 2019 102,721 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL ()

Pass 2 Mar 2018 95,451 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 83,790 miles

Engine cover(s) fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and scrubbed on edge(s) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and scrubbed on edge(s) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and scrubbed on edge(s) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has deep cuts in tread, but not to ply cords

Oil leak(s) on engine

Under tray(s) fitted to vehicle

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 83,778 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine cover(s) fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and scrubbed on edge(s) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and scrubbed on edge(s) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and scrubbed on edge(s) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Caliper parking brake lever sticking

Offside Rear Tyre has deep cuts in tread, but not to ply cords

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak(s) on engine

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under tray(s) fitted to vehicle

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 77,572 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 63,438 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 53,460 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,490 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 37,753 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 30,811 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 23,892 miles

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

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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AV56 KHL is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AV56 KHL, 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 AV56 KHL registered?

AV56 KHL is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is AV56 KHL safe to buy?

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