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AO56 OOV

2006 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

156,099 mi
Last recorded156,099 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 OOV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 156,099 miles

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2024 147,487 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

vehicle under surface corrosion.

Fail 20 Jun 2024 147,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

vehicle under surface corrosion.

Pass 21 Jun 2023 135,240 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2022 126,049 miles

exhaust system corroded

general age related under body corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2021 123,122 miles

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

Underbody corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2021 123,122 miles

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

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2020 120,767 miles

both rear tyres perishing

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension,rear chassis,rear crossmember,rear floors

Fail 19 Oct 2020 120,767 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perishing

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension,rear chassis,rear crossmember,rear floors

Pass 22 Apr 2019 115,904 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage 205/55/16

underbody corrosion present

Pass 9 Apr 2018 112,750 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 112,750 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 103,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre section (7.1.2)

Front discs lipped

engine cover/ under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 24 Apr 2017 103,830 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre section (7.1.2)

Front discs lipped

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover/ under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 13 Apr 2016 94,638 miles

NSF shock absorber leaking

both front lower suspension arm console bushes cracking

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2016 94,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

NSF shock absorber leaking

NSR disc heavily corroded and scored

both front lower suspension arm console bushes cracking

both rear tyres 3mm/ excessively cut and cracking

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 87,884 miles

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

Slight judder on nearside rear brake

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 83,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 83,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 76,115 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 67,767 miles

centre rear seat belt catch cover missing

Pass 7 Mar 2011 59,738 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 46,850 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine undershield fitted preventing full inspection of applicable components

Pass 8 Oct 2009 43,362 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 OOV is a 2006 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OOV, 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 OOV registered?

AO56 OOV is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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