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AJ06 XYE

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,970 mi
Last recorded191,970 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 191,970 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 188,594 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 182,562 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 182,561 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 175,820 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 175,820 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 172,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 168,986 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 156,102 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 150,156 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 136,217 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 122,116 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 114,621 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2014 114,621 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2013 106,225 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 106,225 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 97,536 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 84,607 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 55,821 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2009 48,434 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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AJ06 XYE is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ06 XYE, 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 AJ06 XYE registered?

AJ06 XYE is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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