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AF56 XNU

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,821 mi
Last recorded168,821 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 XNU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 168,821 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 149,848 miles

Central Rear Brake light not work

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

Nearside Front Wiper blade

Fail 1 Dec 2017 149,848 miles

Central Rear Brake light not work

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

Nearside Front Wiper blade

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 145,468 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 138,862 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 131,067 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 124,132 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Dec 2012 116,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front & nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged but have no cords exposed

both front tyre treads slight wear on edges

Pass 5 Dec 2011 108,101 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 97,237 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 97,237 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 85,399 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 XNU is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XNU, 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 XNU registered?

AF56 XNU is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is AF56 XNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF56 XNU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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