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AY06 ZWG

2006 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,006 mi
Last recorded66,006 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 ZWG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 66,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 64,356 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 63,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 61,580 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 61,580 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 60,169 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 57,053 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 57,053 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 52,859 miles

Offside Rear Water in fog lamp unit

Fail 23 Mar 2020 52,859 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Water in fog lamp unit

Pass 11 Mar 2019 43,398 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 35,525 miles

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed unofficial sticker within swept area and re-positioned

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear slight brake bind can be felt when turning wheel not under load

Pass 9 Mar 2017 32,208 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 32,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 29,248 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 25,358 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 22,536 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 20,482 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 17,624 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 15,434 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 12,674 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 9,748 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 ZWG is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZWG, 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 ZWG registered?

AY06 ZWG is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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The MOT history for AY06 ZWG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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