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AX55 DWJ

2006 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,881 mi
Last recorded167,881 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 167,881 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 2 Aug 2016 161,610 miles

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

engine man light on

nearside front outer cv weeping

nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

windscreen scratched

Pass 27 Jul 2015 151,935 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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 23 Jul 2014 146,678 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 146,601 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine managemant light on

Pass 9 Jul 2013 137,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

wheel bearing noise heard on road test after fitment of rear discs and pad not detectable on test

Fail 4 Jul 2013 137,423 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 124,718 miles

Rear brake discs corroding

Screw in outer shoulder of NSR tyre

Fail 15 Jun 2012 124,718 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake discs corroding

Screw in outer shoulder of NSR tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2011 91,523 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 12 Apr 2011 91,523 miles

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

brake warning light on

Pass 12 Apr 2010 53,738 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 37,327 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 DWJ is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AX55 DWJ, 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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AX55 DWJ is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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