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AO56 HGX

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

152,478 mi
Last recorded152,478 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 HGX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 152,478 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 141,238 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 135,090 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 129,934 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer C.V Inner Clip Slight Leakage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 126,279 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 9 Oct 2020 124,174 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 119,358 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 119,357 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 108,911 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 108,911 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 101,371 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 101,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 95,811 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 95,811 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 89,933 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 89,933 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 82,558 miles

nearside rear child seat fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2013 75,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s rear seat back was not locked.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 67,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2011 60,356 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 49,897 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 34,989 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 HGX is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HGX, 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 HGX registered?

AO56 HGX is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 16 October 2006.

Is AO56 HGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO56 HGX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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