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AO06 FRC

2006 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

209,957 mi
Last recorded209,957 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 FRC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 209,957 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap sealing washer perishing

Pass 19 Apr 2024 197,926 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 197,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 186,645 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner D bush NSR and OSR both perished on sway bar. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 174,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 165,494 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Apr 2020 153,459 miles

Nearside front suspension has slight play in Macpherson strut sliding bush

Pass 9 Apr 2019 140,061 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 140,058 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 128,077 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 115,717 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 103,324 miles

Offside obligatory mirror cracked close to excessive

Pass 17 Apr 2015 91,663 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 86,797 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge of tread

Fail 27 May 2014 86,797 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge of tread

Rear screenwash not working

Pass 8 Jan 2013 71,171 miles

Both front Brake discs and pads worn

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 71,171 miles

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

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

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

Both front Brake discs and pads worn

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre wearing outer edge of tread

Pass 10 Jan 2012 56,355 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Pass 5 Jan 2011 39,428 miles

passenger airbag deactivated

Fail 4 Jan 2011 39,428 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear washer inop

passenger airbag deactivated

Pass 18 Jan 2010 30,147 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 20,478 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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AO06 FRC is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc 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 AO06 FRC, 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 AO06 FRC registered?

AO06 FRC is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 23 March 2006.

Is AO06 FRC safe to buy?

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