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AY56 KMF

2006 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,840 mi
Last recorded138,840 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 KMF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 138,840 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 138,840 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 112,368 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 112,368 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 106,053 miles

Coverts fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 106,053 miles

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

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

Coverts fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 101,112 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 93,460 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 93,460 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 87,167 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 87,167 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. doesnt adjust enough (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 79,555 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 79,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 62,268 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2012 45,293 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 34,581 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 25,429 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 19,393 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 KMF is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY56 KMF, 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 AY56 KMF registered?

AY56 KMF is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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