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AG06 DXZ

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

169,728 mi
Last recorded169,728 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG06 DXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 169,728 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 169,717 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 165,815 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

slight corrosion evident on rear sub frame and components

Pass 23 Feb 2022 155,877 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion becomes evident on under body and components

Pass 1 Feb 2021 143,684 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 133,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 133,015 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 124,880 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 124,880 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 124,877 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 115,319 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 115,319 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 109,635 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 103,128 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 91,874 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 91,870 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 76,542 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 60,536 miles

ESP warning light on

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 60,536 miles

ESP warning light on

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 51,100 miles

ESP warning light showing system malfunction

Front wiper blades deteriorating

front tyres wearing on both egdes (205/55 R16)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 44,244 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 44,244 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 35,761 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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AG06 DXZ 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 65.2%.

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 AG06 DXZ, 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 AG06 DXZ registered?

AG06 DXZ is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 7 August 2006.

Is AG06 DXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG06 DXZ shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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