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AY55 KYF

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,755 mi
Last recorded77,755 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 KYF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 77,755 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 77,755 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 71,210 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 66,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

antifreeze content quite low

engine management light on

front bottom suspension arms rear bushes splitting,play in nearside front bush

offside front tyre low tread,bald inner edge,perishing & splitting

wipers smearing screen

Pass 15 Feb 2014 65,163 miles

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

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

engine mangement ligh on

n/s/f cv boot insurcure but stil prevents the ingress of dirt

no acceleration detected on emission test, visul check only

o/s/f tyre tread badly cracked and worn on inner edge

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 14 Feb 2014 65,163 miles

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

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

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

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

engine mangement ligh on

n/s/f cv boot insurcure but stil prevents the ingress of dirt

no acceleration detected on emission test, visul check only

o/s/f tyre tread badly cracked and worn on inner edge

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Mar 2013 54,171 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 47,441 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 39,399 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 29,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 18,748 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 18,748 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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AY55 KYF is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY55 KYF, 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 AY55 KYF registered?

AY55 KYF is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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