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AX55 JBV

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

98,361 mi
Last recorded98,361 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 JBV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 98,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 93,715 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 89,632 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 86,845 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 81,041 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 78,761 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 76,512 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 76,502 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Feb 2019 72,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Signs of cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Signs of cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 70,208 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread cracked

Offside Front tyre tread cracked

Fail 23 Feb 2018 70,208 miles

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre tread cracked

Offside Front tyre tread cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2017 66,695 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 66,695 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 62,823 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 58,750 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 51,143 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 51,140 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 45,533 miles

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

both front wipers slightly smearing in operation

Pass 13 Feb 2012 40,742 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 32,512 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 32,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 24,800 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 18,658 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 JBV is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 JBV, 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 JBV is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 27 February 2006.

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