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AD06 DVR

2006 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,161 mi
Last recorded167,161 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 DVR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 167,161 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 167,161 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 161,323 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 161,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 155,677 miles

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

Offside Front tyre inner wall has slight cut in wall but not showing cords

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 148,615 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 148,611 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 141,197 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 124,780 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 124,780 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 108,771 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 90,026 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 72,049 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 54,522 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side front tyre perished

Pass 28 May 2009 43,021 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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AD06 DVR is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AD06 DVR, 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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AD06 DVR is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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