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AO56 WSW

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

151,891 mi
Last recorded151,891 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 151,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 148,115 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 143,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 140,177 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 134,997 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 134,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 127,715 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 118,060 miles

rear suspension components becoming corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2019 108,720 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 99,030 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 89,191 miles

Both front head lamp patterns slightly diffused.

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 80,343 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 72,671 miles

Both rear tyres have slight cracking in the tread pattern.

Nearside rear tyre has small cuts in the tread pattern but meets mot requirements

Fail 13 Nov 2014 72,671 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres have slight cracking in the tread pattern.

Nearside rear tyre has small cuts in the tread pattern but meets mot requirements

Pass 11 Nov 2013 64,481 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 58,603 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 49,994 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 43,947 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 35,568 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 WSW is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 WSW, 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 WSW registered?

AO56 WSW is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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