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AP06 BRZ

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

164,287 mi
Last recorded164,287 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 BRZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 164,287 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2024 164,280 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill badly corroded ( holes) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2023 161,211 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/flitch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake performance poor

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/flitch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 158,131 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake performance poor

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2021 153,719 miles

Exhaust noisy note silencer missing (8.1.1 (a))

M I L light on pre 2008

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepped on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 153,717 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy note silencer missing (8.1.1 (a))

M I L light on pre 2008

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepped on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 149,887 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

pre 2008 M I L light on

Fail 24 Feb 2020 149,866 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high DONE (4.1.2 (a))

pre 2008 M I L light on

Pass 22 Feb 2019 144,987 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 144,986 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 140,274 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

screen damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2018 140,273 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

screen damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 136,102 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 123,544 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 123,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 110,874 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 110,874 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 103,590 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 94,945 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 85,669 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 70,639 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 70,639 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 62,275 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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AP06 BRZ is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP06 BRZ, 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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AP06 BRZ is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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