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AV06 TZB

2006 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

176,982 mi
Last recorded176,982 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 TZB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 176,982 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 176,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 171,498 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 162,724 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 162,677 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 152,154 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 140,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 127,160 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 127,031 miles

Offside 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 17 Apr 2015 114,503 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 102,281 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 90,365 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 90,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 83,244 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 67,813 miles

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2010 52,390 miles

nearside rear outer brake pad wearing thin

Fail 10 Apr 2010 52,390 miles

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

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

nearside rear outer brake pad wearing thin

Pass 22 Apr 2009 39,333 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm

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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AV06 TZB is a 2006 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV06 TZB, 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 AV06 TZB registered?

AV06 TZB is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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