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AO56 EGK

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

104,684 mi
Last recorded104,684 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 EGK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 104,684 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 104,684 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 94,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring ones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring one (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 91,272 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 90,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 84,417 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 80,713 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 72,446 miles

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

Screen has damage not in view to the road

Under trays fitted

Very slight under body corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2019 72,433 miles

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

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

Screen has damage not in view to the road

Under trays fitted

Very slight under body corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2018 69,862 miles

Both front outer constant velocity rubber gators slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2017 64,575 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 59,134 miles

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

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

Rear calliper hand brake levers very slightly sticky

Pass 10 Jul 2015 49,669 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 41,398 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

Pass 8 Jun 2013 35,500 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 30,080 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2011 25,680 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 23,146 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 18,840 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 EGK is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO56 EGK registered?

AO56 EGK is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is AO56 EGK safe to buy?

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