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AO56 HLW

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

187,857 mi
Last recorded187,857 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 HLW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 187,857 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 180,519 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wing/body damage. Bottom section of wing also corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress/condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various/unknown (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *ALL* (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively *ALL* (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 164,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 153,430 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 144,715 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 144,715 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 136,485 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 136,484 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure pipe sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 129,487 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 129,485 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer 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))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 117,589 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 104,179 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 104,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 94,338 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 84,042 miles

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

Offside Rear slight bind

Pass 29 Sep 2014 67,808 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 67,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2013 58,550 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 50,495 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 40,269 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 40,251 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 25,397 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 18,287 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 HLW is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey 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 HLW, 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 HLW is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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