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AO56 ZGP

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

170,257 mi
Last recorded170,257 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 ZGP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 170,257 miles

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

Offside Front Outer CV boot starting to crack.

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 163,995 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 155,776 miles

Nearside Rear Binding on slightly.

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 143,303 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 129,953 miles

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 26 Jan 2015 119,713 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 108,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 97,488 miles

NSR tyre unevenly worn.

Fail 21 Dec 2012 97,488 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSR tyre unevenly worn.

Pass 19 Dec 2011 93,881 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

full engine & under body covers fitted

o/s front tyre close to the legal limit

Fail 15 Dec 2011 93,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

full engine & under body covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2010 70,025 miles

advise engine only rev's to just over 3000rpm and cannot see diesel pump due to engine cover to inspect if the governor has been tampered with

Fail 17 Dec 2010 70,025 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

advise engine only rev's to just over 3000rpm and cannot see diesel pump due to engine cover to inspect if the governor has been tampered with

Pass 14 Dec 2009 53,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front pads low

rear pads very low

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 ZGP is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZGP, 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 ZGP registered?

AO56 ZGP is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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