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PL06 XPF

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,195 mi
Last recorded158,195 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 158,195 miles

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

Vehicle is been under sealed

Pass 4 Sep 2020 156,643 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 225/40/r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 156,638 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 225/40/r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 152,689 miles

Ac pump worn

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil low on dipstick (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 152,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Ac pump worn

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil low on dipstick (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 149,491 miles

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

screw in n/s/f tyre

Fail 20 Aug 2018 149,490 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear brake discs slightly pitted/scored

screw in n/s/f tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2017 147,185 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 134,483 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 132,483 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 120,693 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 108,549 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 97,987 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 85,852 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 76,546 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 76,546 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 67,240 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 XPF is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XPF, 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 XPF registered?

PL06 XPF is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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