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PY06 HNE

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

192,755 mi
Last recorded192,755 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY06 HNE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 192,755 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2024 180,596 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mainfeeds (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 167,490 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 161,447 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 161,338 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 153,845 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 147,300 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake slight bind

Fail 16 Nov 2020 147,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake slight bind

Pass 15 May 2019 133,260 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 125,536 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 119,441 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding very slightly pads worn more than o/s

Nearside Rear damper dirt cover adrift

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

Offside Rear damper dirt cover missing

engine warning lamp on

Front Mudguard insecure engine under tray insecure ()

Pass 11 May 2016 108,490 miles

Rear Both rear bump stops perished

Pass 30 Apr 2015 97,270 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 87,697 miles

Both rear shocker dust covers perished

Fail 28 Apr 2014 87,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Both rear shocker dust covers perished

Pass 9 May 2013 76,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2013 76,554 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 64,416 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 53,924 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 41,542 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 29,457 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 29,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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PY06 HNE is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PY06 HNE, 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 PY06 HNE registered?

PY06 HNE is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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