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AK06 OTS

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

189,692 mi
Last recorded189,692 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 OTS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 189,692 miles

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

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both sides (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer tyre slight wearing outer edge

Offside Front wing and bumper slight damage

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats rear ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both sides rear light is dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 28 Jun 2022 185,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear broken (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front wing and o\s\f bumper slight damage

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear break light lens few cracks

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 5 Jul 2021 178,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged few cracks (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing and bumper slight damage

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

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 3 Jul 2021 177,751 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged few cracks (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing and bumper slight damage

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

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 25 Jun 2020 171,093 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both sides light is dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 5 Jul 2019 164,766 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 158,796 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 152,562 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing both sides front (2.5.A.1c)

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 6 Jul 2017 152,562 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing both sides front (2.5.A.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 29 Apr 2016 141,955 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges, small cut on n/s/f bead rim protecter

both front wishbone rear rubber bushes are deteriorating

rear brake pads are getting thin

vehicle is fitted with engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 29 Apr 2016 141,955 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges, small cut on n/s/f bead rim protecter

both front wishbone rear rubber bushes are deteriorating

rear brake pads are getting thin

vehicle is fitted with engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 10 Nov 2014 122,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edge

Pass 26 Oct 2013 111,988 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 102,125 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 88,951 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 72,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn

possible tyre fault of steering aliment to off side front

Fail 3 Nov 2010 72,435 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn

possible tyre fault of steering aliment to off side front

Pass 27 Oct 2009 58,212 miles

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

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 OTS is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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