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AD55 AVW

2006 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,043 mi
Last recorded174,043 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 AVW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 174,043 miles

oil leek from engine

Pass 8 Jan 2018 158,404 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 150,719 miles

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

crack in screen not in testers view

Fail 10 Jan 2017 150,719 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

crack in screen not in testers view

Pass 7 Jan 2016 145,227 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Fail 5 Jan 2016 145,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 2 Jan 2015 136,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Outside wiev zone small crack on windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 121,048 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 109,443 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 89,826 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 89,826 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 77,159 miles

all under centre of car covered can not see to test

Pass 15 Dec 2009 63,427 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

raer tyres worn on outside edges soon need changing

under side of car covered in plastic covers can not fully inspect

Pass 9 Dec 2008 50,346 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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AD55 AVW is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AVW, 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 AD55 AVW registered?

AD55 AVW is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 4 January 2006.

Is AD55 AVW safe to buy?

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