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AO06 VBE

2006 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

203,374 mi
Last recorded203,374 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 VBE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 203,374 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 200,075 miles

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

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

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2021 199,776 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 181,500 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 156,394 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 136,249 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 129,953 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front screen cracked not in drivers view

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Jun 2017 129,953 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front screen cracked not in drivers view

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 110,609 miles

Cant test rear seats as they are folded down

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 98,061 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 98,061 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 92,452 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged slightly

Pass 17 May 2013 82,804 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate deteriorated

slight crack on nearside of windscreen

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2012 72,934 miles

crack in lower nearside of windscreen

Pass 5 May 2011 63,304 miles

both front tyres on wear limit

nearside outer CV gaiter cracked around inner clip

nearside rear tyre near wear limit and unevenly

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 6 May 2010 52,838 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 40,187 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 39,490 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 VBE is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VBE, 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 VBE registered?

AO06 VBE is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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