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AF56 PVT

2006 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

134,669 mi
Last recorded134,669 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 PVT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 134,669 miles

Clutch noisy in operation.

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2025 134,669 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Clutch noisy in operation.

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2024 129,496 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 129,492 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 121,852 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 121,777 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust back box has blow

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 19 May 2022 115,390 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 115,390 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 108,197 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 108,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 May 2020 106,439 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 103,609 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 99,229 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 96,198 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 92,363 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 87,097 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 80,807 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 80,807 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 74,241 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 70,320 miles

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

nearside rear lamp cracked

Fail 19 Dec 2012 70,320 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear lamp cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2011 55,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 55,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 39,754 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 39,754 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 22,700 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 PVT is a 2006 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PVT, 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 PVT registered?

AF56 PVT is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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