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AP06 JXV

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,255 mi
Last recorded127,255 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 JXV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 127,255 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 127,216 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 123,456 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 120,490 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 118,790 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside mirror missing

Fail 4 Sep 2020 118,747 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside mirror missing

Pass 22 Mar 2019 114,159 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 114,159 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 108,153 miles

off side front brake pad worn very low

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2018 108,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

off side front brake pad worn very low

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2016 101,820 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 96,942 miles

DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

TYRES-O/S/F EDGE WORN/WALL DAMAGE-N/S/R EDGE WORN/NAIL.

Fail 21 Dec 2015 96,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

TYRES-O/S/F EDGE WORN/WALL DAMAGE-N/S/R EDGE WORN/NAIL.

Pass 19 Dec 2014 90,871 miles

coolant bottle was empty

nail in near side rear tyre inner edge

pin hole in off side front cv gaiter

Fail 19 Dec 2014 90,871 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant bottle was empty

nail in near side rear tyre inner edge

pin hole in off side front cv gaiter

Pass 13 Dec 2013 82,967 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 82,967 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 72,079 miles

front pads starting to wear low

nail in n/s front low

Fail 27 Sep 2012 70,841 miles

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

2 x nails in n/s rear tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2011 64,169 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 57,174 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 50,651 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 JXV is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 JXV, 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 JXV registered?

AP06 JXV is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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