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AJ06 XUH

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

120,429 mi
Last recorded120,429 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 XUH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 120,429 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 23 May 2025 117,551 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 113,027 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 113,026 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Both front suspension lower arm rear bushes worn

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside headlamp image poor

Nearside rear side light poor

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear number plate poor

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 107,725 miles

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

Front number plate poor

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Various front and rear suspension bushes in poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2022 101,358 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rearmost rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rearmost rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 101,358 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rearmost rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rearmost rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/r side light (inner) not working

Pass 22 Jul 2021 95,597 miles

Front and rear number plates poor

Nearside rear side light and indicator lights poor

Offside inner c/v boot poor

Various front and rear suspension wishbone poor

Fail 22 Jul 2021 95,597 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front and rear number plates poor

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

Nearside rear side light and indicator lights poor

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside inner c/v boot poor

Various front and rear suspension wishbone poor

Pass 29 Jul 2020 90,082 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 90,080 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 84,541 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 84,525 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear nail in tyre tread.

Pass 25 Jul 2018 79,616 miles

slight play in both front anti roll bar link joints, may knock.

Fail 25 Jul 2018 79,616 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt neck end. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt neck end. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

slight play in both front anti roll bar link joints, may knock.

Pass 14 Jul 2017 74,758 miles

Nearside Front inner tyre sidewall starting to split, also long cut.

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

both front tyres worn on inner sidewalls.

Pass 20 Jul 2016 69,617 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 69,610 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 64,481 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wiper blades split

lower parts of both rear coil springs not visible

nearside rear shock absorber damaged

rear tyres stepped wear on inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2014 59,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front wipers could be better not clearing as well as they could ( dirty )

Fail 29 Jul 2014 59,571 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front wipers could be better not clearing as well as they could ( dirty )

Pass 24 Jul 2013 55,181 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre inner sidewalls slightly cracked/split

front footbrake showing slight imbalance

rear windscreen washers not working

Fail 24 Jul 2013 55,181 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre inner sidewalls slightly cracked/split

front footbrake showing slight imbalance

rear windscreen washers not working

Pass 28 Jul 2012 51,756 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

split/tear in offside front tyre inner sidewall,no visable cord/ply at time of test

water ingress in nearside rear lamp cluster unit

Fail 28 Jul 2012 51,753 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

split in offside front tyre inner sidewall,no viasble cord/ply at time of test

water ingress in nearside rear lamp cluster unit

Pass 20 Jul 2011 47,728 miles

1 lamp/led not working in hi level stop lamp unit

both front tyre inner sidewall starting to split

offside front windscreen washer jet partially blocked

Pass 20 Jul 2010 42,226 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 42,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 33,847 miles

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

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

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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AJ06 XUH is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 AJ06 XUH, 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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AJ06 XUH is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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