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AD06 SWZ

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

217,560 mi
Last recorded217,560 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 SWZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 217,560 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 202,284 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 187,871 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2020 187,871 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 168,032 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 168,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 155,243 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 142,726 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 129,518 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 115,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 103,420 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)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 103,420 miles

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

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)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 88,325 miles

All 4 tyre valves perishing/splitting

Both front wishbone rear bushes split

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 88,325 miles

All 4 tyre valves perishing/splitting

Both front wishbone rear bushes split

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 73,009 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes split

Fail 28 Oct 2011 73,008 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Both front wishbone rear bushes split

Pass 30 Oct 2010 57,818 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 35,640 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low

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 SWZ is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SWZ, 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 SWZ registered?

AD06 SWZ is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 27 June 2006.

Is AD06 SWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD06 SWZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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