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AD06 HPE

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

198,902 mi
Last recorded198,902 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 HPE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 198,902 miles

All cv boots perish

Both sills corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 191,977 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 191,977 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm/wish bone FRONT bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 189,517 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 189,513 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 182,085 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 182,078 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated osf lower drop link joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 170,654 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 156,023 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 139,982 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 120,318 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 120,318 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 112,658 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 96,406 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 83,684 miles

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

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

brake discs showing wear

Pass 27 Apr 2011 73,380 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 65,144 miles

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

plastic underbody covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2009 52,294 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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 HPE is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AD06 HPE, 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 AD06 HPE registered?

AD06 HPE is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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