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AK06 YCS

2006 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,011 mi
Last recorded149,011 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 149,011 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 146,192 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 141,399 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 141,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 126,633 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 110,371 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 92,838 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 79,327 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 79,327 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 73,685 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

nearside rear tyre puntured on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2013 73,685 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

nearside rear tyre puntured on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2012 68,662 miles

front brake pads wearing low

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 12 Mar 2012 68,661 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

slight wear on front brake discs

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 62,783 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing and wearing outer edge

offside front tyre nearing limit

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Mar 2010 57,963 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 55,611 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 YCS is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YCS, 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 YCS is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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