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AY55 LLD

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

168,209 mi
Last recorded168,209 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 LLD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 168,209 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 165,592 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 165,577 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit is 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot perishing/splitting

Nearside Front door mirror broken and insecure

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and has inner tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet release cable broken away from inside handle

oil around engine and gearbox

Pass 22 Oct 2018 149,856 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 145,348 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 145,348 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 139,983 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 132,850 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 125,601 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Jul 2014 125,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jul 2013 117,935 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 111,642 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 105,581 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 91,076 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 91,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 72,397 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 70,175 miles

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

front tyres on limit/poor

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 LLD is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AY55 LLD, 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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AY55 LLD is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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