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AO56 VCX

2006 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

144,486 mi
Last recorded144,486 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 VCX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 144,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 109,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 105,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 105,403 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 99,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal cracking/splitting

Fail 19 Oct 2022 99,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal cracking/splitting

Pass 20 Oct 2021 92,926 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 85,120 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 78,143 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel cap sealing device deteriorating

Pass 19 Oct 2018 72,945 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 72,945 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 66,384 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 66,383 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 59,997 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2015 53,741 miles

Slight bind on rear brakes.

Fail 12 Oct 2015 53,741 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Slight bind on rear brakes.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 47,374 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 41,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 36,049 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 36,032 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 29,130 miles

esp warning light is on

tyre walls are cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2010 27,116 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 21,475 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 VCX is a 2006 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VCX, 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 VCX registered?

AO56 VCX is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 9 November 2006.

Is AO56 VCX safe to buy?

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