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AF56 PVO

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

229,961 mi
Last recorded229,961 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 229,961 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general undebody suface corrosion inc. subframes and suspension componets

Pass 27 Mar 2024 222,702 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 213,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside lower recorded effort 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 208,026 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 203,893 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 203,784 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s o/s sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% inside front discs may be affecting performance (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2020 193,574 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 193,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 174,125 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 164,660 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 164,660 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 155,027 miles

Drivers door mirror cracked

NSR shock absorber damp

Pass 5 Feb 2016 145,850 miles

Engine undertray insecure

Fail 4 Feb 2016 145,850 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine undertray insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2014 129,096 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres nearing the wearbands

Pass 20 Aug 2013 116,147 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 104,125 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 92,688 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 74,741 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 59,045 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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 PVO is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PVO, 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 PVO registered?

AF56 PVO is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is AF56 PVO safe to buy?

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