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AO56 TFY

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,880 mi
Last recorded126,880 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 TFY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 126,880 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 126,878 miles

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification incorrectly seated (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 122,858 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

right outer cv boot split around shaft

right rear brake binding slightly

right rear brake pads worn

upper/lower covers fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2018 122,858 miles

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

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

upper/lower covers fitted

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

centre rear light not working

right outer cv boot split around shaft

right rear brake binding slightly

right rear brake pads worn

Pass 22 Mar 2017 110,938 miles

Engines upper and lower covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Split around shaft (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Bump stop/ cover loose

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level brake light dim (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 110,938 miles

Engines upper and lower covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Split around shaft (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Bump stop/ cover loose

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level brake light dim (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 100,588 miles

centre rear light not working

item removed from mirror

left/right headlamp patterns

Fail 14 Apr 2016 100,588 miles

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

centre rear light not working

item removed from mirror

left/right headlamp patterns

Pass 14 Apr 2015 87,398 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 87,140 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 73,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 57,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2012 53,261 miles

1/ n/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 7 Jan 2011 49,058 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 46,218 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 35,758 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 TFY is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TFY, 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 TFY registered?

AO56 TFY is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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