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AP06 UCX

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

132,441 mi
Last recorded132,441 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 UCX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 132,441 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 125,057 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 121,847 miles

Nearside Rear indicator becoming pale

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

Offside Front macphersan strut top bearing in poor condition but no excessive play

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Offside Rear tyre becoming perished

both registration plates becoming deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2018 121,249 miles

slight wear to rear brake discs

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

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

front brake discs badly worn

n/s/r indicator becoming very pale

o/s/f suspension strut top mount misaligned - ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION

o/s/r tyre worn to 3.5mm

Fail 18 Oct 2018 121,249 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs badly worn

n/s/r indicator becoming very pale

o/s/f suspension strut top mount misaligned - ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION

o/s/r tyre worn to 3.5mm

slight wear to rear brake discs

Pass 20 Oct 2017 117,714 miles

Coolant leak Unable to inspect as undertrays fitted. ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily lipped. Recommend replacement. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre feathered on inside shoulder.

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

Oil leak Around head gasket/turbo charger areas. ()

Fail 16 Oct 2017 117,697 miles

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

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

Coolant leak Unable to inspect as undertrays fitted. ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily lipped. Recommend replacement. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre feathered on inside shoulder.

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

Oil leak Around head gasket/turbo charger areas. ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 109,089 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Aug 2016 109,058 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 103,560 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 103,557 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 98,232 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 98,079 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 93,249 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 93,246 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

engine undershield insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2012 87,944 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 87,900 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 80,527 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 80,511 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 73,527 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 66,214 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 UCX is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UCX, 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 UCX is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 7 August 2006.

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