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PL06 DVP

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,118 mi
Last recorded204,118 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 DVP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 204,118 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 204,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 197,221 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 177,506 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2018 167,938 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 157,346 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Engine management lamp is on

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 157,346 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Engine management lamp is on

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 147,270 miles

emission warning light on

Fail 2 Jun 2015 147,270 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

emission warning light on

Pass 2 Jun 2014 139,699 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 29 May 2013 130,315 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 130,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2012 121,776 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 104,356 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 88,104 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 66,998 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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PL06 DVP is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 PL06 DVP, 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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PL06 DVP is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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