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AF56 YRN

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,408 mi
Last recorded170,408 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 170,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (N/S & O/S) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 170,383 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle plastic arch lining (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (N/S & O/S) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 164,640 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 161,302 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 161,291 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 158,006 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 150,237 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 150,226 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 139,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 132,365 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 124,865 miles

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

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

aux belt cracking quite badly

Pass 12 May 2014 115,754 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 105,008 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 100,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

n/s front chassic to front panel has a slight crack in weld. also front panel has been mounted with different bolts.

n/s rear lamp has water in unit

n/s rear tyre outer wall damaged & tread wearing on outer edge

Fail 24 Oct 2012 100,119 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

n/s front chassic to front panel has a slight crack in weld. also front panel has been mounted with different bolts.

n/s rear lamp has water in unit

n/s rear tyre outer wall damaged & tread wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Aug 2012 99,669 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 99,669 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

advise both rear tyres have nails in them

advise nearside sill damaged

advise offside front lower arm inner rear bush perished.

advise wear on disc.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 89,700 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 89,700 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 79,730 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 68,769 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 YRN is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YRN, 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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AF56 YRN is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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