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AD06 HPX

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

219,540 mi
Last recorded219,540 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 HPX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 219,540 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 215,089 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 215,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 211,846 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 206,508 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 206,508 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 199,916 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front & rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 199,916 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front & rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 193,080 miles

All rear bushes deteriorated

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

Front wishbones rear bushes both sides deteriorated and have play

Lower engine stabiliser mount bush deteriorated and has play

Offside rear tyre perishing

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2020 193,080 miles

All rear bushes deteriorated

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

Front wishbones rear bushes both sides deteriorated and have play

Lower engine stabiliser mount bush deteriorated and has play

Offside rear tyre perishing

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 187,260 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 175,582 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 175,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 163,639 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 151,721 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 148,338 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 138,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 131,032 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)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 124,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 120,177 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 107,325 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 107,325 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 84,083 miles

n/s bottom of screen has a large stone chip outside swept area @ time of test.

n/s of front screen has a 130mm long crack outside of swept area @ time of test.

n/s/rear anti-roll bar link arm top ball joint has play very close to limits @ time of test.

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 HPX is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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