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AF06 SFN

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

210,974 mi
Last recorded210,974 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 SFN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 210,974 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 210,968 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 195,183 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 181,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 181,859 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 169,462 miles

Coil spring corroded All four suspension springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sill/chassis areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc corroded on inner face.Advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc corroded inner face.Advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip to nearside and crack offside lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 161,361 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 156,463 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 156,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 149,898 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 149,896 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 138,814 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 1 Mar 2017 126,034 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 108,740 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 90,425 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 84,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 84,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 73,636 miles

Nearside Front 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)

condition of both rear tyres

Pass 19 Apr 2012 66,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2012 66,301 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2011 59,555 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 59,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 51,620 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 44,197 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 SFN is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SFN, 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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AF06 SFN is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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