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AX55 HZM

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,118 mi
Last recorded164,118 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 HZM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 164,118 miles

High level brake light not working.

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 164,118 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

High level brake light not working.

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 162,740 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion by rear sub frame mounts and on rear chassis legs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 162,734 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion by rear sub frame mounts and on rear chassis legs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 162,403 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 159,899 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 159,148 miles

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

Undertray in poor condition

Fail 25 Oct 2021 159,113 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Undertray in poor condition

Pass 22 Oct 2020 158,487 miles

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

both rear shock absorber top casings insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2019 156,209 miles

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

corrosion to rear underside and components

Fail 1 Nov 2019 156,183 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to rear underside and components

Pass 7 Nov 2018 150,233 miles

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

Offside Front tyre badly worn inside edge

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 144,357 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 144,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 135,988 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 135,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre bald on inner and outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 122,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (225/45/17) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (225/45/17) Tyre worn heavily on the inner shoulder (STRONG ADVISE) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (225/45/17) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low, but perform perfectly. (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 122,251 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on dash displaying bonnet open, and not allowing the wipers to work. Fault in electrical system. (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (225/45/17) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (225/45/17) Tyre worn heavily on the inner shoulder (STRONG ADVISE) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (225/45/17) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low, but perform perfectly. (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 122,251 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 110,359 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 104,824 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 97,252 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 82,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 70,596 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 58,689 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear prop shaft coupling deteriated

Pass 17 Jan 2009 46,807 miles

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

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 HZM is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 HZM, 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 HZM is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 16 February 2006.

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