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AO55 XUV

2006 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,742 mi
Last recorded112,742 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 XUV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 112,742 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 103,499 miles

Front undertray missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside sun visor unable to be in locked position

Oil leak, but not excessive at turbo pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at box (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2022 103,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror glass broken (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Front undertray missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside sun visor unable to be in locked position

Oil leak, but not excessive at turbo pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at box (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2021 97,464 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 97,464 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 93,426 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 93,426 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 86,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 82,677 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust clamp broken

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jan 2017 77,718 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jan 2016 73,801 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing split (3.6.C.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jan 2015 66,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2015 66,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 59,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 51,970 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 45,532 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 38,822 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on tread

Pass 18 Jan 2010 32,751 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 32,693 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 26,645 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 XUV is a 2006 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO55 XUV, 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 XUV registered?

AO55 XUV is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 4 January 2006.

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