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AF06 XDC

2006 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,146 mi
Last recorded147,146 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 XDC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 147,146 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 147,146 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 140,337 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 132,110 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 127,626 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 127,626 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 122,916 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 122,916 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 117,865 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 117,865 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 112,112 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 104,232 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 94,199 miles

n/s rear tyre showing sidewall damage

Pass 2 Mar 2012 77,759 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 60,840 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges and wearing close to legal limit

Pass 1 Mar 2010 44,233 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 29,685 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 XDC is a 2006 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol 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 AF06 XDC, 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 XDC registered?

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

Is AF06 XDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 XDC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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