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AY56 EXT

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,936 mi
Last recorded116,936 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 EXT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2022 116,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 106,970 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 106,965 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2019 97,574 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps milky look (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers beginning to smear. please monitor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 95,471 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 90,728 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 30mm crack outside Zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Advise rear left & right indicators colour is beginning to fade. (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 May 2017 90,728 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 30mm crack outside Zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Advise rear left & right indicators colour is beginning to fade. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Corrected front right dip beam aim. (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2016 84,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1;6mm advise replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2015 76,870 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 69,635 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 44,830 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 49,615 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 34,700 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 22,568 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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AY56 EXT is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AY56 EXT, 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 AY56 EXT registered?

AY56 EXT is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 5 October 2006.

Is AY56 EXT safe to buy?

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