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AD55 GBY

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

198,616 mi
Last recorded198,616 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 GBY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 198,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear nearside rear light unit damage no white light showing

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 179,292 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 162,203 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 139,875 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2017 124,244 miles

both lower arm bush's started to split

nearside rear tyre shape on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside lower ball joint has slightly play

Pass 20 Aug 2016 104,169 miles

lower front arm bush's started to split

rear tyres are stepped on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2015 92,478 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 92,478 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant level on Min!

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Both tyres have Hi-Low spots on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2014 77,455 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 70,716 miles

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

emisssions on limit,

Fail 14 Jan 2013 70,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

emisssions on limit,

Pass 16 Jan 2012 63,364 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)

advise kerb damage nsf tyre

advise osf fog lamp smashed

Pass 17 Jan 2011 55,539 miles

front discs worn

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear discs worn

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 19 Jan 2010 46,780 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 46,780 miles

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

Both front tyres bald on inner edges

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 37,800 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 GBY is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GBY, 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 GBY registered?

AD55 GBY is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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