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AF56 PVU

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,850 mi
Last recorded134,850 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 PVU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2022 134,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn small arm bush de bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn shocker mount / bearing damaged. broken can see bearing hanging out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads metal to metal and disc scored (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm .rear mount bush splitting a lot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre sidewall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main arm bush splitting a lot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm .rear mount bush splitting a lot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main arm bush splitting a lot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs wearing thin and near side disc metal to metal and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 124,913 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 124,892 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 100,719 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 100,719 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed poss tracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 85,964 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 81,792 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 78,911 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 76,017 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 70,947 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 70,926 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 65,824 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 62,022 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 59,508 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)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 47,668 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 PVU is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PVU, 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 PVU registered?

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

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