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AP06 SSZ

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,933 mi
Last recorded164,933 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 164,933 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 164,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 153,051 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EM light on

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 153,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EM light on

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 140,203 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 21 Jun 2023 135,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake only just met requirements

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 130,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked/perished also cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under bonnet components covered

underside components covered

Pass 12 Jul 2021 125,621 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 125,621 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 121,067 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 113,669 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 105,431 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 98,407 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs starting to deteriorate (3.5.1i)

full plastic under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2016 88,944 miles

full plastic under trays

Pass 28 Jul 2015 82,418 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 77,849 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear brake hanging on slighty

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2013 68,658 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 57,804 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 49,414 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 40,863 miles

ns sill damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2009 29,686 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 SSZ is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SSZ, 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 SSZ registered?

AP06 SSZ is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 23 August 2006.

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