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AF56 YRM

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

129,632 mi
Last recorded129,632 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 YRM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 129,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 129,631 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 117,288 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Dec 2023 109,808 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 109,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 106,740 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 103,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to sidewall, and inner edge starting to wear low

Pass 26 Aug 2020 102,207 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 102,178 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 98,784 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 98,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 91,959 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 85,258 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 7 Aug 2017 85,256 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 77,722 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 66,210 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 66,210 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 56,981 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 48,093 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 41,105 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 33,854 miles

Front tyres are wearing on edges.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 26,981 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 18,925 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 YRM is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YRM, 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 YRM registered?

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

Is AF56 YRM safe to buy?

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