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AY06 LZX

2006 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

119,568 mi
Last recorded119,568 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 LZX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 119,568 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 119,568 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 114,481 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 110,678 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 110,672 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 107,893 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 104,232 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 101,417 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 98,820 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 95,990 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 91,730 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 82,691 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 70,903 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Dec 2014 60,738 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 50,321 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 39,483 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 35,108 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 30,995 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 23,976 miles

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

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

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 LZX is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 LZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY06 LZX?

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What year was AY06 LZX registered?

AY06 LZX is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 2006.

Is AY06 LZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY06 LZX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY06 LZX have outstanding finance?

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