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AO56 HLZ

2006 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

204,030 mi
Last recorded204,030 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 HLZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 204,030 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 167,319 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 137,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 125,028 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 125,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 113,084 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 113,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Sep 2019 99,279 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 99,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 86,533 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 78,378 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 70,461 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 56,603 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 56,600 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 42,318 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 26,452 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 22,893 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 9,944 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 9,528 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 8,364 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 HLZ is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HLZ, 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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What year was AO56 HLZ registered?

AO56 HLZ is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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