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AO56 CAE

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

154,570 mi
Last recorded154,570 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 CAE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 154,570 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under vehicle and components general corrosion.

Pass 11 Nov 2024 151,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front wings corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2023 146,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 142,555 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 142,552 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 137,323 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 137,319 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) 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 edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 132,687 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 132,687 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 127,781 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 127,781 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 120,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 116,096 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 116,096 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 113,313 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 109,825 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 109,614 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 104,126 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 99,083 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 88,702 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 88,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside screen wash partly blocked

Pass 25 Jul 2011 72,803 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 57,861 miles

front pads wearing thin

under body trays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2009 43,182 miles

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

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

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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AO56 CAE is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AO56 CAE, 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 AO56 CAE registered?

AO56 CAE is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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