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AO06 YSH

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

193,659 mi
Last recorded193,659 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 YSH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 193,659 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 180,253 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 169,738 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 157,890 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 146,639 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 142,242 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 135,595 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 128,247 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 121,222 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 113,004 miles

Offside Rear disc red from heat not holding on time of test

Offside Rear tyre started to distort

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 7 May 2016 113,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear disc red from heat not holding on time of test

Offside Rear tyre started to distort

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 25 Apr 2015 105,402 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 100,975 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 94,827 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 94,824 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 87,844 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 76,935 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 59,801 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 43,259 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 YSH is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YSH, 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 YSH registered?

AO06 YSH is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 12 May 2006.

Is AO06 YSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO06 YSH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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