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AD55 GCV

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,957 mi
Last recorded151,957 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 GCV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 151,957 miles

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

Nearside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front & rear suspension's including front & rear subframe's are corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2024 151,957 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front & rear suspension's including front & rear subframe's are corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2023 147,993 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 wishbone arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 147,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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 wishbone arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 130,762 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 126,194 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 120,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2020 120,570 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 118,229 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 115,122 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 112,048 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 112,048 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 111,070 miles

both front lower arm (rear) bushes starting to perish

Pass 1 May 2015 106,633 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 106,623 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 100,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 91,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 80,245 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 80,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 72,650 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack in tread groove.

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)

unable to fully inspect floor pan, as manufacturers covers fitted underside.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 63,736 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)

floor pan and sections of brake pipes not fully inspected due to manufactures plastic shields fitted

off side front tyre has a cut in side wall of tyre but not deep enough toi reach cords

Pass 30 Jan 2009 54,200 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 GCV is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AD55 GCV, 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 GCV registered?

AD55 GCV is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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The MOT history for AD55 GCV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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