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AO55 LWM

2006 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

101,070 mi
Last recorded101,070 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 LWM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 101,070 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 97,204 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 92,560 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 90,378 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

Bulb warning lamp on

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

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

Windscreen wipers not clearing the windscreen effectively

Pass 14 Jan 2022 88,229 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen wipers not clearing the windscreen effectively

Fail 7 Jan 2022 88,111 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen wipers not clearing the windscreen effectively

Pass 7 Jan 2021 83,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi area (suspect offside flexi pipe section) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front on 2mm & nearside rear 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 81,982 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 81,980 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area? (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 77,909 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 74,189 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 74,188 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 70,219 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 66,475 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 66,974 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 62,558 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 58,474 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 58,474 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 53,574 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 53,574 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 47,405 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 40,199 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 32,564 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 24,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 24,511 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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AO55 LWM is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AO55 LWM, 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 AO55 LWM registered?

AO55 LWM is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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