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VK06 AXC

2006 Audi A3 TDI

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,818 mi
Last recorded188,818 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 AXC
MakeAudi
ModelA3 TDI
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 188,818 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 180,605 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 180,605 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit IS 2.61 AND HAS TO BE UNDER 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT AND HAS NO GREASE INSIDE - BONE DRY (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

BRAKE PAD SENSOR WARNING IS ON ?

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 177,433 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 18 Apr 2018 177,433 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 11 Apr 2017 174,718 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 10 Apr 2017 174,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 21 Apr 2016 172,534 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)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 172,534 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 167,550 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 167,550 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 161,595 miles

Brake pads warning light on

Engine misfire

Fail 7 Apr 2014 161,595 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pads warning light on

Engine misfire

Pass 2 Apr 2013 154,249 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 131,572 miles

Engine Has Oil Leak

Play In Offside Rear Drop Link

Rear Number Plate Poor Condition

Wipers Poor

Fail 20 Mar 2012 131,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both Front Wishbone Rear Bushes Badly Perished

Engine Has Oil Leak

Play In Offside Rear Drop Link

Rear Number Plate Poor Condition

Wipers Poor

Pass 24 Mar 2011 109,311 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 109,308 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 87,697 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 64,619 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Audi A3 TDI?

Based on 2,409 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
8,026
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
coil spring broken 3
Headlamp aim too low 3
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VK06 AXC is a 2006 Audi A3 TDI in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Audi A3 TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK06 AXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 20 years old, this Audi A3 TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VK06 AXC is a 2006 Audi A3 TDI, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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