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AV56 VPU

2006 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,939 mi
Last recorded80,939 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 VPU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 80,939 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 78,817 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 78,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 73,488 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 68,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 67,917 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 63,263 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 56,148 miles

aftermarket exhaust fitted

both front outer tyre walls damaged

both front tyre treads cracked

undertray fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2019 56,145 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

aftermarket exhaust fitted

both front outer tyre walls damaged

both front tyre treads cracked

undertray fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2019 56,096 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 53,548 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 52,173 miles

coolant reservoir cap unscrewed

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 49,760 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 49,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 47,412 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 42,750 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall no cords exposed

Pass 28 Dec 2012 34,595 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 32,374 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 22,935 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2010 14,674 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 VPU is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VPU, 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 VPU registered?

AV56 VPU is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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