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AO56 CZV

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

208,881 mi
Last recorded208,881 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 CZV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 208,881 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 205,196 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 200,821 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

n/s front wing corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2021 197,742 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 193,309 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 193,309 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 190,120 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 190,120 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 184,480 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 179,245 miles

Underbody cover preventing further inspection of vehicle

Pass 22 Nov 2016 171,780 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 171,780 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 162,885 miles

Both front tyre inner edges worn

Both rear tyre inner edges worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 151,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2013 139,570 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 128,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Nov 2011 123,581 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 111,792 miles

n/s/r indicator losing colour.

o/s/f lower arm differs from n/s and may be misaligned (possible incorrect replacement.)

Pass 6 Dec 2009 99,164 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 93,959 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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AO56 CZV is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AO56 CZV, 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 CZV registered?

AO56 CZV is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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