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AO56 GZJ

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,438 mi
Last recorded187,438 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 187,438 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

N/S/F Inner wheel arch trim loose

N/S/F Lower wing corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear shock covers loose

Rear tyres stepped on inner edges

Service light on

Windscreen cracked N/S and Chipped O/S

Fail 4 Mar 2022 187,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

N/S/F Inner wheel arch trim loose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear shock covers loose

Rear tyres stepped on inner edges

Service light on

Windscreen cracked N/S and Chipped O/S

Pass 24 Feb 2021 157,877 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 157,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 134,303 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 119,484 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 119,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 106,568 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front cv gator has slight weep of grease

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 106,568 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 1mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front cv gator has slight weep of grease

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 84,143 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Offside (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 84,142 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid REAR WASHER (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 74,013 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 74,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 58,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 52,991 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2013 38,506 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 37,768 miles

both front wishbones inner bushes have slight play// traction control light on

Fail 17 Sep 2012 37,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front wishbones inner bushes have slight play// traction control light on

Fail 19 Sep 2011 32,085 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front wishbones inner bushes have slight play

Pass 19 Sep 2011 32,085 miles

both front wishbones inner bushes have slight play

Pass 20 Sep 2010 27,149 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 21,892 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

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 GZJ is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GZJ, 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 GZJ is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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