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AV56 VPF

2006 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,191 mi
Last recorded166,191 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 VPF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2023 166,191 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 166,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 139,934 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 139,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 115,953 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock dust cover insecure

Offside Front Outer c/v boot damaged no ingress of dirt

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 115,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock dust cover insecure

Offside Front Outer c/v boot damaged no ingress of dirt

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 108,264 miles

Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Perished And Starting To Split

Both Front Outer CV Boot Damp With Grease

Brake Pad Wear Warning Light On Due To Wiring Damaged

Nearside Front Tyre Worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre Worn Outer Edge

Rear Brake Pads Worn

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 101,241 miles

Nearside Front outer c/v boot damp with grease

both front shocks damp

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Dec 2018 93,463 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2017 80,234 miles

Nearside Front shock damp

Nearside Front tyre worn low inner edge close to limit

Offside Front tyre worn low on limit inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 30 Dec 2017 80,234 miles

Nearside Front shock damp

Nearside Front tyre worn low inner edge close to limit

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn low on limit inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Jul 2016 68,825 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 62,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 May 2014 59,014 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 52,331 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 43,232 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 43,232 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 16,709 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 3,070 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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AV56 VPF is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2006 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 93,947 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VPF, 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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AV56 VPF is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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