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AXZ 4921

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

170,174 mi
Last recorded170,174 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXZ 4921
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 170,174 miles

N/s rear tyre slightly damaged on outer wall

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

O/s and N/s front outer sills slightly damaged

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

Oil leak ()

Rear heat shield insecure

Slight misting of oil on shocks

Under trays fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2016 170,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Insecure (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front brake caliper inappropriately repaired Slider hanging out (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

N/s rear tyre slightly damaged on outer wall

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

O/s and N/s front outer sills slightly damaged

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

Oil leak ()

Rear heat shield insecure

Slight misting of oil on shocks

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 160,059 miles

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

engine management light on

nearside front brake hose is insecure

Fail 13 Aug 2015 160,059 miles

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

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

engine management light on

nearside front brake hose is insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2014 147,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2014 147,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 125,399 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both outer sills damaged

brake pad wear lamp on

Fail 12 Jul 2013 125,399 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both outer sills damaged

brake pad wear lamp on

Pass 4 Jul 2012 95,780 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 81,141 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 69,720 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 69,719 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 51,390 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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AXZ 4921 is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AXZ 4921, 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 AXZ 4921 registered?

AXZ 4921 is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 15 February 2006.

Is AXZ 4921 safe to buy?

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