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AK06 YCC

2006 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

82,224 mi
Last recorded82,224 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 YCC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 82,224 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 82,221 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 74,527 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 74,499 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 67,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 66,221 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2021 64,116 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2019 60,500 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 58,047 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 58,042 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 54,351 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 54,306 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 49,471 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 43,595 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 43,593 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc face corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2014 35,279 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 25,375 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 24,277 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 21,898 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 17,976 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 15,051 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 12,800 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 YCC is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YCC, 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 YCC is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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