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AO56 MWZ

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

156,333 mi
Last recorded156,333 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 156,333 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slightly leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides strongly advised (5.2.3 (e))

Rear no reverse light working

Pass 24 Sep 2021 145,225 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 136,940 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 136,598 miles

Brake performance not tested tapley test not preformed due to cords exposed on o/s/f tyre (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 126,981 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 115,749 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 115,718 miles

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

Rear Emissions not tested too much smoke emmiting from exhaust. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 103,158 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 89,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 76,138 miles

corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 21 Jun 2014 65,822 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 60,130 miles

Slight corrosion on all discs.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 60,130 miles

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

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

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

Slight corrosion on all discs.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 53,426 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 44,867 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 32,464 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 23,797 miles

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

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

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 MWZ is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MWZ, 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 MWZ is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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