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AY06 ZWF

2006 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

81,233 mi
Last recorded81,233 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 ZWF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 81,233 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 80,466 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 80,459 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2024 75,790 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2023 73,434 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023

Nearside Anti-roll bar 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))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 71,211 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2021 68,122 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 67,033 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 67,031 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 61,221 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 61,221 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 58,000 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 58,000 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 53,000 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 53,000 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 48,159 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

underbody plastic trim fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2016 48,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

underbody plastic trim fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 42,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

underbody plastic trim fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2015 42,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

underbody plastic trim fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2014 37,366 miles

uneven wear on rear brake pads

Pass 8 Mar 2013 32,564 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2013 32,564 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 28,102 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 22,556 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 17,692 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 11,187 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 ZWF is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 ZWF, 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

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What year was AY06 ZWF registered?

AY06 ZWF is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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