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AC56 AAA

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

151,476 mi
Last recorded151,476 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC56 AAA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 151,476 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged SIDE WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 151,476 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged SIDE WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 142,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 135,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 123,297 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2022 123,297 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 109,285 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 100,940 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall shows evidence of repair (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 100,935 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit= 0.50. average when tested =0.71 (down from3.7 initially) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak smoke from under bonnet area (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. is 235. all others are 225 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall shows evidence of repair (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 96,726 miles

O/s/r coil spring heavily corroded

Bonnet catch poor/stiff in operation

Engine cover loose

Heavy amount of soot around turbo area of engine.

Major sidewall repairs n/s/f , o/s/r , o/s/f tyres

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavy corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavy corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Borderline pass (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges and also runflat damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Apr 2019 96,726 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Bonnet catch poor/stiff in operation

Engine cover loose

Heavy amount of soot around turbo area of engine.

Major sidewall repairs n/s/f , o/s/r , o/s/f tyres

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavy corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

O/s/r coil spring heavily corroded

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavy corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Borderline pass (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges and also runflat damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Mar 2018 93,331 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 89,087 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 89,087 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 84,101 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

offside rear tyre outer sidewall marked. poss run flat. inner sidewall appears repaired

oil leaking onto coolant hoses behind engine

Pass 18 Mar 2015 77,371 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 70,116 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

off-side rear tyre cut on side wall

Pass 14 Mar 2013 62,300 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 62,300 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 53,031 miles

engine covered hard to check for leak etc..

rear pads getting low

Fail 22 Mar 2012 53,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covered hard to check for leak etc..

rear pads getting low

Pass 21 Mar 2011 42,475 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 39,533 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 26,956 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 26,956 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AC56 AAA is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AC56 AAA, 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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AC56 AAA is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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