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AO56 LNW

2006 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

181,002 mi
Last recorded181,002 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 LNW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 181,002 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 174,270 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 174,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 174,303 miles

Nearside 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut outer side wall

Pass 29 Nov 2014 167,742 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 148,419 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 129,318 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 104,698 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011 104,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 94,205 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 82,290 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 LNW is a 2006 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LNW, 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 LNW registered?

AO56 LNW is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 13 October 2006.

Is AO56 LNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO56 LNW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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