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AP06 ESG

2006 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

66,289 mi
Last recorded66,289 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 ESG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 66,289 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside, cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various components corroded and covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2025 65,699 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various components corroded and covers fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2025 65,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside, advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various components corroded and covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2024 64,219 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside, nail in offside tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted under vehicle and various components corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2023 61,449 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 60,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 59,074 miles

front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 18 Feb 2020 57,960 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

covers fitted not allowing full inspection to various components

Pass 6 Feb 2019 56,580 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of various components

Pass 1 Feb 2018 55,190 miles

covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of various components

Pass 7 Feb 2017 53,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 51,425 miles

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 9 Feb 2016 51,425 miles

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

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2015 49,343 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 47,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 47,583 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 46,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,286 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 42,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 42,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 33,458 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 28,477 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 19,932 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 ESG is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AP06 ESG, 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 AP06 ESG registered?

AP06 ESG is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 2 June 2006.

Is AP06 ESG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP06 ESG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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