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AX06 KXW

2006 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

153,066 mi
Last recorded153,066 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX06 KXW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 153,066 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 145,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 132,691 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 122,804 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 117,552 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 117,544 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 112,083 miles

Central Upper stoplamp not working

Offside Rear perished and split tyre

corroded exhaust system

Fail 28 Jul 2020 112,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Upper stoplamp not working

Offside Rear perished and split tyre

corroded exhaust system

Pass 1 Aug 2019 104,910 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper stop lamp not working

vehicle burning oil

Fail 29 Jul 2019 104,873 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 97,103 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover missing and metal ring flopping about round shock

Rear both lower suspension arms bushes deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2018 97,103 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover missing and metal ring flopping about round shock

Rear both lower suspension arms bushes deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2017 88,955 miles

lightly corroded exhaust system

Fail 1 Aug 2017 88,948 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 88,924 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 82,432 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 75,507 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 67,601 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 67,601 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 60,352 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 53,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 53,610 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 47,231 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 38,836 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 29,808 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 29,808 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AX06 KXW is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AX06 KXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX06 KXW registered?

AX06 KXW is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 29 July 2006.

Is AX06 KXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX06 KXW shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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