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AF56 VEY

2006 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,115 mi
Last recorded156,115 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 VEY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 156,115 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 143,906 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 139,187 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 139,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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 position lamp(s) not working bad connection (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 136,393 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 121,087 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)

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

window wipers will need replacing soon

Fail 17 Mar 2015 121,087 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)

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

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

window wipers will need replacing soon

Pass 25 Mar 2014 105,462 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 105,462 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 89,801 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 89,800 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2012 71,992 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 53,394 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 42,375 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 42,375 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 VEY is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VEY, 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 VEY registered?

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

Is AF56 VEY safe to buy?

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