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AE55 WNV

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,886 mi
Last recorded108,886 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 WNV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 108,886 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear all suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2024 107,474 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 107,474 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 105,665 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

eng covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Aug 2022 102,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 102,865 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 99,613 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

o/s and n/s rear shocker dust covers insecure

Pass 11 Jun 2020 96,774 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s rear shocker dust covers insecure

Fail 9 Jun 2020 96,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s rear shocker dust covers insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2019 93,690 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fronts starting to crack on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear shocker dust covers insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2018 88,820 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 88,820 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 84,503 miles

Offside & Nearside rear shocker dust covers insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2016 78,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside & Nearside rear shocker dust covers insecure

Fail 6 Sep 2016 78,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside & Nearside rear shocker dust covers insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2015 70,239 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 70,239 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 59,778 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 59,776 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 47,309 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 42,268 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 37,951 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 33,466 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 27,747 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 21,076 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 21,076 miles

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

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

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

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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AE55 WNV is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AE55 WNV, 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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AE55 WNV is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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