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AK06 GCX

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

193,463 mi
Last recorded193,463 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 GCX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 193,463 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 193,462 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 192,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear p bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop metal rattling on shock absorber

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear p bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 192,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear p bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop metal rattling on shock absorber

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear p bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 181,277 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 171,011 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 171,011 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 162,281 miles

n/s/r brake grabbing slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2017 154,041 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 154,041 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 147,422 miles

FRONT SUSENSION LOWER ARMS REAR BUSHES DETERIORATED/SPLIT

REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 28 Mar 2015 139,843 miles

slight deteriation to front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 1 Apr 2014 132,505 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 126,154 miles

front tyres wearing thin on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2012 119,785 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING LOW

Fail 21 Mar 2012 119,785 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING LOW

Pass 7 Mar 2011 110,199 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 88,690 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 66,372 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 66,372 miles

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

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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AK06 GCX is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK06 GCX, 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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AK06 GCX is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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