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AE56 WLV

2006 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

169,848 mi
Last recorded169,848 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 WLV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2021 169,848 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 163,985 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 154,211 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 146,539 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2017 146,304 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 146,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 140,401 miles

slight crack in the screen

Pass 18 Nov 2015 125,628 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 116,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s front outer cv gaitor clip off but gaitor remains sercure

o/s front tyre has a cut in the rim protector

Pass 20 Sep 2013 102,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2013 102,314 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 28 Aug 2012 87,766 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres shows slight signs of surface cracks

Pass 16 Sep 2011 71,910 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 71,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front registration plate damaged but still legable

Pass 20 Sep 2010 61,326 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 44,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 44,291 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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AE56 WLV is a 2006 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AE56 WLV, 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 AE56 WLV registered?

AE56 WLV is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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