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AO55 PNF

2006 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

101,619 mi
Last recorded101,619 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 PNF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 101,619 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 101,619 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 90,154 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak on the radiator ()

Fail 18 Sep 2024 90,145 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on the mid-box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coolant leak on the radiator ()

Pass 10 Oct 2023 82,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 82,971 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 74,504 miles

Flexible exhaust section at bottom of catalyst deteriorated and has slight blow.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outside sidewall. No cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Blued. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outside shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel stiff to turn by hand.

Reverse light not working.

Fail 13 Oct 2022 74,504 miles

Flexible exhaust section at bottom of catalyst deteriorated and has slight blow.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outside sidewall. No cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Blued. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outside shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel stiff to turn by hand.

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working Bulb 382. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Reverse light not working.

Fail 13 Oct 2022 74,503 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working LED unit. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Flexible exhaust section at bottom of catalyst deteriorated and has slight blow.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outside sidewall. No cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Blued. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outside shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel stiff to turn by hand.

Reverse light not working.

Pass 23 Sep 2021 68,389 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 68,389 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 66,018 miles

shields fitted

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 66,013 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Seat belt buckle missing nearside rear buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

can't see brake fluid level

shields fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2019 62,606 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and front (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 59,841 miles

Central stop lamp not working (advised not connected by vehicle presenter)

Fail 31 Jul 2018 59,841 miles

Central stop lamp not working (advised not connected by vehicle presenter)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 57,309 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 57,307 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive erratic 0.22 - 0.94 (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 1 Aug 2016 52,904 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 52,776 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working bulb holder (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working bulb holder (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 46,074 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 46,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 40,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 38,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre perished/cracked

rear bumper damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2012 30,975 miles

n/s/r/tyre perished

Pass 28 Jul 2011 24,523 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 19,523 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 14,990 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 9,568 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 PNF is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 AO55 PNF, 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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AO55 PNF is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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