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AK06 OJU

2006 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

202,013 mi
Last recorded202,013 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 OJU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 202,013 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 202,013 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 197,286 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 22 Feb 2021 197,286 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 17 Jan 2020 191,222 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 191,222 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 174,101 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front number plate cracked

Fail 17 Jan 2019 174,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Dec 2017 156,014 miles

N.S handbrake lever not returing fully to stop.

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Dec 2017 156,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

N.S handbrake lever not returing fully to stop.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 137,968 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 137,968 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Aug 2015 119,269 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 119,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F wheel bearing noisey

Pass 17 Nov 2014 108,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 91,181 miles

Nearside Front 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 6 Aug 2012 82,785 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 77,104 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 66,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 66,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 56,311 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

baby seat fitted to nearside rear seat

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 47,194 miles

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

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

small stone chips in windscreen

wipers smear screen slightly

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 OJU is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OJU, 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 AK06 OJU registered?

AK06 OJU is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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