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AX55 HZF

2006 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

151,296 mi
Last recorded151,296 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 HZF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 151,296 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Under Body Corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2024 149,033 miles

Brake relay lever corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension has corrosion (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 148,962 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake relay lever corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension has corrosion (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 5 May 2023 141,674 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns and os rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 137,868 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2020 132,207 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot weeping

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot weeping

Pass 6 Aug 2019 128,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated covered in tape (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2018 120,453 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 113,008 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 106,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

rattle from exhaust when revved up between 1000 and 1500 rpm

Fail 12 Aug 2016 106,404 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

rattle from exhaust when revved up between 1000 and 1500 rpm

Pass 21 Dec 2015 99,848 miles

nail in off side rear tyre

oil leak

rattle on catalyst

Pass 2 Jan 2015 91,507 miles

exhaust noisey

Pass 11 Jan 2014 80,647 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 70,892 miles

Oil leak

advise condition of exhaust cat

Fail 2 Feb 2013 70,854 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

advise condition of exhaust cat

advise oil on min

Pass 13 Feb 2012 61,775 miles

Front wipers are smearing slightly

Lower engine oil leak

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

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Fail 13 Feb 2012 61,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

All 4 tyres are nearing the legal limit

Front wipers are smearing slightly

Lower engine oil leak

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

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Pass 12 Feb 2011 52,170 miles

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)

Oil leak

advise nearside front tyre cut in side wall

advise strong nearside rear pads low

Fail 5 Feb 2011 52,010 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

advise nearside front tyre cut in side wall

advise strong nearside rear pads low

Pass 17 Feb 2010 41,770 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 41,750 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 30,534 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2009 30,532 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

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 HZF is a 2006 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HZF, 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 HZF is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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