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AX55 ARF

2006 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,960 mi
Last recorded184,960 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 ARF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 184,960 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 180,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 165,676 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 151,204 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 144,701 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 Feb 2015 134,999 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 134,994 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 122,754 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 110,815 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 100,016 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 100,016 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 91,497 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 91,497 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 72,450 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 72,478 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 54,259 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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AX55 ARF is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX55 ARF, 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 AX55 ARF registered?

AX55 ARF is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is AX55 ARF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX55 ARF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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