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AF56 VEX

2006 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,034 mi
Last recorded95,034 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 VEX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 95,034 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [BOTH SIDE] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 92,037 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 84,543 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 74,296 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 70,148 miles

Rear rear shock dust cover loose

Fail 2 Sep 2019 70,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear rear shock dust cover loose

Pass 18 Aug 2018 61,606 miles

Nearside Front slight run out on n/s/r tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear shock dust cover loose

Fail 18 Aug 2018 61,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear shock dust cover adrift

Pass 12 Sep 2017 56,275 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 56,240 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 50,568 miles

bind to o/s/r brake

age related cracking to o/s/r tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 45,164 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Aug 2014 40,943 miles

both offside tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 9 Sep 2013 35,360 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 29,968 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 25,267 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 21,977 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 16,949 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 VEX is a 2006 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VEX, 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 VEX registered?

AF56 VEX is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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