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AF06 DMZ

2006 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,204 mi
Last recorded121,204 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 DMZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 121,204 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

​​Service brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 5 Jan 2023 120,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 20 Dec 2022 120,558 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 116,505 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 116,505 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working poor connection (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 108,686 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 108,686 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 105,493 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 105,491 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 101,002 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 101,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2017 94,556 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 94,509 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 86,489 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 86,489 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 71,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear damage to outer wall

Fail 9 Dec 2015 71,066 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear damage to outer wall

Pass 13 Dec 2014 65,567 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 65,567 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 11 Dec 2013 60,164 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 54,226 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 47,712 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 35,914 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 26,494 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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AF06 DMZ is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AF06 DMZ, 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 AF06 DMZ registered?

AF06 DMZ is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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