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PL06 LXA

2006 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,088 mi
Last recorded171,088 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 LXA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 171,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flexi (6.1.2 (a))

various underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2020 171,078 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

various underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2019 168,278 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 165,904 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 165,901 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 162,881 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 162,881 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 151,603 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 151,603 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 142,379 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 119,192 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 115,263 miles

fog switch

Pass 29 Aug 2012 108,784 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 101,862 miles

Rear brake pads getting low, 2-3mm

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 86,812 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 26 Aug 2009 70,891 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 LXA is a 2006 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol 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 LXA, 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 PL06 LXA registered?

PL06 LXA is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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