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AK06 OTN

2006 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

111,219 mi
Last recorded111,219 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 OTN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 111,219 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 111,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 109,180 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 109,180 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 106,567 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 106,567 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 104,494 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 102,117 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 101,243 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively ABS sensor wire routed incorrectly (1.6 (d))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 101,243 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively ABS sensor wire routed incorrectly (1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 99,474 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

front tyre tread depths starting to wear low

Pass 11 Jul 2018 96,196 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 96,196 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 90,840 miles

under trays

Pass 7 Jun 2016 85,338 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall scuffed.

Pass 4 Jun 2015 80,116 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 73,750 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 73,750 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has 2 x nails in tread

wipers weak clearing screen

Pass 19 Apr 2013 68,144 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 68,144 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 61,922 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 54,627 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 46,470 miles

rear number plate deteriating

o/s/f mirror glass loose

Pass 31 Mar 2009 40,758 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 40,750 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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AK06 OTN is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OTN, 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 OTN registered?

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

Is AK06 OTN safe to buy?

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