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AF06 LBN

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,949 mi
Last recorded167,949 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 LBN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 167,949 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 145,990 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 127,630 miles

Engine oil level on min

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Tidied front camera wiring (hanging down in drivers view) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 127,630 miles

Engine oil level on min

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Tidied front camera wiring (hanging down in drivers view) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 114,617 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 114,573 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile phone mount. dash cam wires. air freshener. ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 100,099 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 86,571 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' below swipe area (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 86,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush cracked (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 76,511 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 63,862 miles

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

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

Slight play offside front bottom arm front bush.

Pass 15 Nov 2012 54,138 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 51,756 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underside covers / shields fitted

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2012 51,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underside covers / shields fitted

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2011 42,418 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 42,362 miles

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

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

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)

o/s and n/s front tyre walls slight cuts and damage

Pass 27 Jan 2010 34,252 miles

n/s outer cv boot has a very slight weep of grease

unable to fully check the underside due to undertrays

Pass 7 Mar 2009 27,602 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 LBN is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AF06 LBN, 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 LBN registered?

AF06 LBN is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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