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AO56 UNW

2006 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

78,641 mi
Last recorded78,641 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 UNW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 78,641 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 78,641 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 77,208 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 75,721 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 74,218 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 72,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 72,730 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 71,367 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 69,512 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 66,610 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 63,520 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 60,004 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 56,273 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 53,527 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 50,519 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 47,783 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 45,070 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 40,424 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 35,090 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 UNW is a 2006 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 UNW, 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 UNW registered?

AO56 UNW is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 22 November 2006.

Is AO56 UNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO56 UNW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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