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AY06 LVN

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,623 mi
Last recorded150,623 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 LVN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 150,623 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 150,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 145,729 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 139,118 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 132,574 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 125,146 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven

oil leak engine

Pass 20 Aug 2020 119,837 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 113,615 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 113,608 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus bald (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 106,649 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES CUTS ON TREAD AND PERISHED

Fail 13 Aug 2018 106,640 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working TOP (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt STABILIZER BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt STABILIZER BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES CUTS ON TREAD AND PERISHED

Pass 31 Aug 2017 100,274 miles

engine management light on

nearside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 16 Aug 2016 94,513 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND CUT ON TREAD

Fail 15 Aug 2016 94,506 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND CUT ON TREAD

Pass 23 Jan 2015 86,637 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 7 Feb 2014 79,198 miles

Engine managment light on

Fail 4 Feb 2014 79,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine managment light on

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 69,849 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT INNER FRONT VOID BUSH ON LOWER ARM

Fail 20 Feb 2013 69,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT INNER FRONT VOID BUSH ON LOWER ARM

Pass 15 Sep 2011 59,615 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE AND SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN AND SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES OF TYRE AND SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

Pass 28 Aug 2010 52,383 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 45,751 miles

damage to both front wheels

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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AY06 LVN is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AY06 LVN, 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 AY06 LVN registered?

AY06 LVN is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 8 May 2006.

Is AY06 LVN safe to buy?

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