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AO56 YBZ

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

183,555 mi
Last recorded183,555 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 YBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 183,555 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 180,335 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 175,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 172,013 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 168,124 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 161,133 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 147,189 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav ()

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 147,185 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav ()

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 138,144 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres wear on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust heat shield resting on back box

Pass 5 May 2017 126,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 3 May 2017 126,662 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 118,512 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 118,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 115,082 miles

Front tyres cracking on inner walls

Off side rear distorted on inner tread

Under trays fitted

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

slight bind on off side rear brake

Fail 22 Oct 2015 115,082 miles

Front tyres cracking on inner walls

Off side rear distorted on inner tread

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under trays fitted

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

slight bind on off side rear brake

Fail 29 Oct 2014 110,329 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyre valves perishing

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 29 Oct 2014 110,329 miles

Rear tyre valves perishing

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 1 Nov 2013 104,489 miles

Near side front inner cv boot leaking grease

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 15 Oct 2012 100,073 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 90,746 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 74,201 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 54,374 miles

no emission read out [clean]

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 YBZ is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YBZ, 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 YBZ registered?

AO56 YBZ is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2006.

Is AO56 YBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO56 YBZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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