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PK56 UOA

2006 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

180,916 mi
Last recorded180,916 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 UOA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 180,916 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 180,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 173,154 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 161,038 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Apr 2019 160,943 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2018 156,268 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Mar 2018 156,264 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2017 146,589 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 on limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 132,636 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 117,560 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 102,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 84,473 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 84,473 miles

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)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 72,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 72,057 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 62,134 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 52,861 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 48,183 miles

Rear Number plate background slightly peeling off

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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PK56 UOA is a 2006 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PK56 UOA, 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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PK56 UOA is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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