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AK06 GDF

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,790 mi
Last recorded138,790 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 GDF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 138,790 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 125,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm bush split but can function as intended

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

Nearside Front tyre on limits

Offside Rear wheel buckled

Fail 2 Apr 2019 125,650 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate .8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower arm bush split but can function as intended

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

Nearside Front tyre on limits

Offside Rear wheel buckled

Pass 28 Mar 2018 117,881 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)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 117,881 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 110,706 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 110,702 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 99,036 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 92,662 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 90,075 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2014 90,075 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 79,682 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 66,943 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 59,310 miles

both rear tyres on limit

Fail 17 Mar 2010 51,421 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 17 Mar 2010 51,421 miles

wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 23 Mar 2009 43,083 miles

all four tyres on limit

nearside rear brake pads low ?

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 GDF is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GDF, 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 GDF is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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