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AJ55 YWO

2006 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

131,376 mi
Last recorded131,376 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 YWO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 131,376 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 131,376 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 131,102 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 127,949 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 123,437 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 120,788 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 117,950 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 117,423 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 117,422 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 111,758 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 108,164 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 108,164 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 99,319 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 90,353 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2014 82,582 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 82,578 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 73,525 miles

rear tyres are starting to step on inner edge

Pass 27 Dec 2012 64,374 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 56,112 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 46,678 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 46,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 36,865 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 27,487 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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AJ55 YWO is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AJ55 YWO, 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 AJ55 YWO registered?

AJ55 YWO is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 3 January 2006.

Is AJ55 YWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 YWO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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