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AF06 XDG

2006 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

118,572 mi
Last recorded118,572 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 XDG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 118,572 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 117,447 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 116,617 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 114,576 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 114,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 111,049 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 108,743 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 107,447 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 104,382 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 104,382 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 101,483 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 101,483 miles

Offside Front 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 99,198 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 99,198 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 96,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 90,884 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 81,036 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 81,036 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 77,084 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 73,090 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 68,058 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 53,981 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 33,210 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 XDG is a 2006 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XDG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF06 XDG registered?

AF06 XDG is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is AF06 XDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 XDG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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