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AD55 TYP

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,834 mi
Last recorded116,834 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 116,834 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 116,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 116,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake bind

gear box rattle (torque converter)

Pass 1 Nov 2017 109,223 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 109,223 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working OS & NS (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 102,995 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)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 86,448 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 86,445 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 73,314 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 73,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 63,890 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 50,623 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2012 50,623 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre below 1.6mm on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Apr 2012 48,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cut on offside rear tyre (outer face) no cords showing

cuts on nearside front tyre(outer face) no cords showing

front tyres wearing inner edges,suggest trackinhg check

nearside front tyre low tread on inside edge

Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,910 miles

damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 10 Nov 2010 39,575 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 35,316 miles

damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 1 Apr 2009 28,829 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 28,829 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 TYP is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TYP, 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 TYP registered?

AD55 TYP is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 22 February 2006.

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