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AO56 CZZ

2006 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

73,083 mi
Last recorded73,083 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 CZZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 73,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 68,491 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 58,069 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 58,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 53,317 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 53,317 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 50,625 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated but functioning.

Fail 25 Aug 2021 50,625 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated but functioning.

Pass 27 Aug 2020 43,061 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 43,061 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 38,653 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel cap sealing device slightly deteriorated

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2019 38,653 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty intermittently (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated and has a screw in the tread

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel cap sealing device slightly deteriorated

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2018 35,452 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 32,361 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view to some components.

Pass 31 Aug 2016 29,090 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 25,972 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 Aug 2014 22,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 18,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2012 16,190 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 13,939 miles

e.m.l light on

Pass 24 Aug 2010 11,816 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 11,816 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 10,217 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 CZZ is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CZZ, 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 CZZ registered?

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

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