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AF56 LWS

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

159,484 mi
Last recorded159,484 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 LWS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 159,484 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 150,530 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 150,527 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

nail in offside front tyre

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Mar 2021 141,969 miles

both inner driveshaft gaiters in poor condition

Fail 8 Mar 2021 141,966 miles

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

both front tyres worn to limit

both inner driveshaft gaiters in poor condition

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Mar 2020 136,902 miles

nearside rear brake has slight bind

offside driveshaft gaiters in poor condition

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2019 133,933 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2018 122,082 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 111,658 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 100,823 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 97,348 miles

both rear tyres close to limits on inner edges

Pass 28 May 2014 88,221 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 80,001 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 66,319 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 54,465 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,304 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 36,627 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)

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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AF56 LWS is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 AF56 LWS, 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 AF56 LWS registered?

AF56 LWS is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 2006.

Is AF56 LWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF56 LWS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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