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AG06 HCL

2006 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

274,092 mi
Last recorded274,092 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG06 HCL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 274,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 274,092 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 159,243 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 154,569 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating

both front tyre treads getting close to legal limit

Fail 30 Jan 2020 154,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating

both front tyre treads getting close to legal limit

Pass 1 Feb 2019 145,965 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 136,607 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on

Pass 2 Nov 2016 130,024 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes perished and split

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

both rear tyres perished and close to 1.6mm limits

Pass 20 Oct 2015 119,544 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing x2 (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 119,544 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing x2 (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 110,874 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 99,136 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 87,427 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 76,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 61,303 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 61,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 49,157 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 HCL is a 2006 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AG06 HCL, 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 HCL registered?

AG06 HCL is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 18 August 2006.

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