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AO06 NMV

2006 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

42,390 mi
Last recorded42,390 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 NMV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 42,390 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2025 42,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 42,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 41,653 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2024 41,650 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2023 40,429 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2022 38,751 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2021 37,254 miles

rear subframe corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2021 37,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2020 35,935 miles

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking up

Fail 10 Sep 2020 35,932 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking up

Pass 11 Sep 2019 34,523 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 34,517 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 33,121 miles

Rear suspension sub frame corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2018 33,117 miles

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

Rear suspension sub frame corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2017 31,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2017 30,326 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2016 28,295 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 28,295 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 26,290 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 24,316 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 22,023 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 19,972 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 15,840 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 12,284 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 9,346 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 NMV is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AO06 NMV, 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 NMV registered?

AO06 NMV is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 2006.

Is AO06 NMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO06 NMV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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