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AB04 PUD

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

230,800 mi
Last recorded230,800 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB04 PUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 230,800 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 217,484 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 202,027 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 184,192 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 162,439 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 151,285 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 137,894 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 132,769 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 110,606 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 89,078 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 890,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 75,119 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 67,323 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2011 61,800 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 54,820 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 42,254 miles

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

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

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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AB04 PUD is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AB04 PUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB04 PUD registered?

AB04 PUD is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is AB04 PUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB04 PUD shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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