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AV56 XXK

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

159,351 mi
Last recorded159,351 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 XXK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 159,351 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 155,572 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 152,277 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing lumpy

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays

Fail 1 Apr 2021 152,277 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing lumpy

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays

Pass 18 Mar 2020 148,497 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing lumpy tread

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing lumpy tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays

Pass 28 Mar 2019 145,011 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and rears under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays

Fail 27 Mar 2019 145,011 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and rears under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays

Pass 18 Apr 2018 141,794 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking and wearing slight lumpy

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all and front to rears under paint (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

under trays and engine covers

Pass 24 Mar 2017 138,413 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

under trays

Pass 17 Sep 2015 122,252 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 108,309 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 108,309 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 92,568 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 78,282 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 67,092 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 52,298 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 31,062 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 31,060 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2009 13,775 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 XXK is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XXK, 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 XXK is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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