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AF56 PWL

2006 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,400 mi
Last recorded145,400 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 PWL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 145,400 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 136,091 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc slightly discoloured

Fail 20 Feb 2017 136,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

nearside rear brake disc slightly discoloured

Pass 9 Jan 2016 124,882 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 118,640 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 114,225 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 108,395 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 103,243 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 91,989 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 91,573 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 81,182 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 PWL is a 2006 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PWL, 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 PWL registered?

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

Is AF56 PWL safe to buy?

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