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AK06 HWS

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,115 mi
Last recorded128,115 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 HWS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 128,115 miles

General surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Feb 2019 128,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

General surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Feb 2018 127,704 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 123,499 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 117,171 miles

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Fail 15 Feb 2016 117,170 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2015 109,159 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 108,990 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 108,990 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 106,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 106,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 97,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 25 Jul 2012 97,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Jul 2011 87,958 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 77,342 miles

underside completely covered, off side front suspension bush worn to acceptable limit, ATTENTION REQUIRED SOON, off side front tyre worn on edge.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 69,184 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 69,091 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 69,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 HWS is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HWS, 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 HWS is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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