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AF56 LWU

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,414 mi
Last recorded115,414 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 LWU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 115,414 miles

BOTH REAR INDICATOR LAMP BULBS SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY ON LIMITS TODAY 16%

Offside Rear TYRE TREADS CLOSE TO LIMITS

SMOKE EMISSIONS CLOSE TOO LIMITS 2,72

Fail 6 Jul 2017 115,397 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault WARNING LAMP STAYS ON (3.4.1c)

BOTH REAR INDICATOR LAMP BULBS SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY ON LIMITS TODAY 16%

Offside Rear TYRE TREADS CLOSE TO LIMITS

SMOKE EMISSIONS CLOSE TOO LIMITS 2,72

STEERING WARNING LAMP STAYS ON

Pass 7 Jul 2016 104,471 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 104,448 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 94,931 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 88,296 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 88,296 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 76,921 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 76,921 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 63,342 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 53,434 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 52,924 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 48,027 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 48,014 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 37,488 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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AF56 LWU is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF56 LWU, 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 AF56 LWU registered?

AF56 LWU is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is AF56 LWU safe to buy?

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