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AY06 LVU

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

195,096 mi
Last recorded195,096 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 195,096 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Wing corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 182,888 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 174,028 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swelling on pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 174,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door molding (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swelling on pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 161,139 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 161,139 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 152,844 miles

EML on

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 142,984 miles

Light marking on windscreen

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn inner edge keep under observation (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 142,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Light marking on windscreen

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn inner edge keep under observation (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 124,408 miles

Ems light on

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 124,408 miles

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

Ems light on

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 99,247 miles

Ems light on

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall cut no cord showing

Pass 10 Apr 2014 75,687 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 71,852 miles

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

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

slight damage noted to nearside tyre outer wall

Pass 4 Aug 2012 56,967 miles

both sides rear wishbones splitting

small cut to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 31 May 2011 44,744 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 37,330 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 31,268 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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AY06 LVU is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AY06 LVU, 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 LVU registered?

AY06 LVU is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 26 April 2006.

Is AY06 LVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY06 LVU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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