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AD55 AVU

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

103,588 mi
Last recorded103,588 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 AVU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 103,588 miles

Nearside Reverse light not working

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 103,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205-55-16-91V Bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205-55-16-91V Bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Reverse light not working

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 102,569 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Reverse light not working

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracked and 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 102,569 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Reverse light not working

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracked and 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 101,542 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 100,658 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 98,948 miles

all 4 tyres cracking but not to excess

Fail 10 Jan 2022 98,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all 4 tyres cracking but not to excess

Pass 29 Dec 2020 97,960 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 96,799 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing in tread

Pass 8 Jan 2019 94,396 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 92,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 88,882 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2016 85,618 miles

Centre Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement subframe (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front slight weap from shock absorber

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 81,457 miles

Engine management light is on

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 76,811 miles

CUT ON NSF TYRE

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 72,207 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 67,032 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 61,163 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 49,599 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 49,599 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 37,947 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on the outer edge of the tread

Fail 6 Jan 2009 37,947 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear tyre worn on the outer edge of the tread

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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AD55 AVU is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 AD55 AVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD55 AVU registered?

AD55 AVU is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 10 January 2006.

Is AD55 AVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 AVU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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