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AO56 EOD

2006 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

139,376 mi
Last recorded139,376 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 EOD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 139,376 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Dust cover split but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust covers starting to split but prevent the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint dust cover split but preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill at rear corroded not deemed excessive at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes at rear swelling under coating, advise further investigation (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 139,376 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Cable very frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Dust cover split but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust covers starting to split but prevent the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint dust cover split but preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill at rear corroded not deemed excessive at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes at rear swelling under coating, advise further investigation (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 135,182 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill at rear starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 135,149 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill at rear corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill at rear starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 132,202 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2022 128,360 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Roll bar link lower gaitor has small split but preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 123,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 120,852 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 120,852 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front to centre sleeve/joiner clamps corroded through and loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 117,349 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 117,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 112,141 miles

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

engine malfunction lamp illuminated pre 01/07/2008

Fail 2 Oct 2018 112,141 miles

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

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

engine malfunction lamp illuminated pre 01/07/2008

Pass 15 Sep 2017 106,469 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 100,692 miles

off side C/V boot deteriorating

rear tyres low on inside

Pass 25 Sep 2015 93,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer brake pad worn to very near 1.5mm and requires replacement soon

Pass 26 Sep 2014 85,255 miles

slight drag on off side rear wheel

Pass 17 Sep 2013 76,714 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 67,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 55,885 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 46,578 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 34,903 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 34,664 miles

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

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 EOD is a 2006 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 EOD, 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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AO56 EOD is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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