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AD55 TYK

2006 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,095 mi
Last recorded145,095 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 TYK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 145,095 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 145,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded to almost white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 130,685 miles

Both front brake discs worn with 'lips' on edges

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of rear adult belts

Fail 2 Sep 2015 130,685 miles

Both front brake discs worn with 'lips' on edges

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of rear adult belts

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 114,086 miles

Both front tryres getting low

Brake pad warning light on

N/s/rear tyre punctured

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 114,086 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tryres getting low

Brake pad warning light on

N/s/rear tyre punctured

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 86,286 miles

advise brake pad warning light on dash .

Pass 7 Jun 2012 66,166 miles

E.S.P light on (may be failure next year)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 66,166 miles

E.S.P light on (may be failure next year)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 47,640 miles

traction control light on

Fail 4 Jun 2011 47,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre perished

traction control light on

Pass 22 May 2010 24,325 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 8,976 miles

N/S/F tyre has very slight cracking in it

Fail 11 Feb 2009 8,976 miles

N/S/F tyre has very slight cracking in it

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 TYK is a 2006 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TYK, 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 TYK registered?

AD55 TYK is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 21 February 2006.

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