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AK06 SOJ

2006 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

163,230 mi
Last recorded163,230 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 SOJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 163,230 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 163,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 160,890 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fronts perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underbody, chassis, steering, suspension and brake components corroded and deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2023 160,881 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fronts perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody, chassis, steering, suspension and brake components corroded and deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2022 157,987 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Brake hose, tight against hub carrier

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 157,975 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 155,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 151,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 May 2019 151,927 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2018 149,210 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 139,982 miles

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Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise pad wear light flashing

advise shock absorbers plastic covers rear insecure

Pass 3 May 2016 126,352 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 117,146 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 105,842 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 97,351 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 Apr 2012 92,579 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 88,397 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chips in screen

corrosion starting on underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2010 67,591 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 49,571 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 SOJ is a 2006 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SOJ, 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 SOJ is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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